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  1. rockytopva

    Bioluminescence

    If there were a gold medal for cetacean diving, it undoubtedly would go to the Cuvier's beaked whale. Scientists said on Wednesday they tracked these medium-sized whales off the coast of California using satellite-linked tags as the creatures dove down nearly three kilometres (10,000') and spent...
  2. rockytopva

    Bioluminescence

    The OceanGate Titan – Man’s attempt at deep sea bioluminescence Organic Chemistry – A 4.5” carbon fiber hull Size – 8’ long by 5’ deep. Basically a crawl space Weight – 23,000 pounds Passengers – 5 people Claimed max depth – 13,000’ Speed – About 3mph on three thrusters Imploded at – 11,000’...
  3. rockytopva

    Bioluminescence

    The chemistry behind bioluminescence is actual quite complicated... The key chemicals are luciferin (which acts as a fuel) and luciferarce (which acts as a spark).- Living Light: The Mechanisms and Diversity of Bioluminescence - Apologetics Press
  4. rockytopva

    Bioluminescence

    Anglerfish can be found at a depth of 4,500 meters (15,000') and use a glowing lure to attract prey... Surprisingly these creatures have eyes in their heads as well.
  5. rockytopva

    Bioluminescence

    Life at 12,000 feet (6,000 PSI) at what pressure the OceanGate Titan submersible imploded in June of 2023. This new species of Jellyfish was found in the Marianas Trench at those depths. - New Species of Unusual Jellyfish Discovered 2.3 Miles Below the Ocean's Surface
  6. rockytopva

    Bioluminescence

    The ocean depths... Sunlight Zone - Photosynthesis occurs above 200 meters (650') Twilight Zone - Sunlight reaches the max depth of 1,000 meters (3,280') Aphotic Zone - Sunlight does not penetrate below 1,000 meters (3,280') Titanic - Rests at 3,800 meters (12,500') Challenger Deep - In the...
  7. rockytopva

    Bioluminescence

    To begin with... Bioluminescence is the production and emission of light by a living organism, created by a chemical reaction inside the organism. This "cold light" is common in the ocean, with 75-90% of deep-sea animals using it for functions like communication, defense, and finding prey...
  8. rockytopva

    The Futuristic Society

    Sometimes those struggles can get us down. I am hoping I do not discourage other folk during those times.
  9. rockytopva

    The Mark of the Beast is here!

    Is there anyone on planet Earth who sees Revelation the same way you do? And he said unto them, It is not for you to know the times or the seasons, which the Father hath put in his own power. Acts 1:7 But of the times and the seasons, brethren, ye have no need that I write unto you. For...
  10. rockytopva

    The Mark of the Beast is here!

    What about the newest fad? Not quite the Mark of the Beast... But really close! https://www.google.com/search?q=digital+id
  11. rockytopva

    Has anyone been truly set free from their mental health issues?

    If E = mc2 then we can divide and conclude that... Mass (m) = Energy (E/c2) --- Making this eternal stuff And there are three varieties... Natural E/c2 - All mass is basically cooled plasma --- And bang! Back to plasma! Mental E/c2 - Mentally, A mathematical formula, and a mind to study these...
  12. rockytopva

    The 666 mark will be a tattoo

    And now countries ushering in a new area with mandatory electronic ID's https://www.travelandtourworld.com/news/article/vietnam-to-usher-in-a-new-era-of-air-travel-with-mandatory-electronic-ids-and-self-service-kiosks-for-passengers-starting-december/
  13. rockytopva

    The 666 mark will be a tattoo

    Not yet a tattoo... Next step called a Digital ID system... https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/clyl3lzzed2o https://www.id123.io/
  14. rockytopva

    Dog leads Florida deputy to injured elderly woman

    Watch hero dog lead deputy to his injured ‘grandma’ in Florida. ‘Good boy’ - https://www.miamiherald.com/news/state/florida/article312411936.html
  15. rockytopva

    The Futuristic Society

    Tough future! I remember when reading the book 2150AD by Thea Alexander I imagined a future of advanced society where everyone walked around in great shape and in tunics. Looking like leadership of the Roman Empire of old. Everywhere I go it seems like people are terribly out of shape these...
  16. rockytopva

    The Futuristic Society

    Thea Alexander... Author of the 2150AD book...Still has a nice look after all those decades!
  17. rockytopva

    The Futuristic Society

    For decades I had no need to explore anymore into this philosophy as there was so much wonderful experience inside my churches of choice. Now the revivals are behind us I see the need to delve back into this study… Especially as a movement can easily pass from hot to lukewarm to cold these...
  18. rockytopva

    The Futuristic Society

    My Christian experience evolved in three denominational schools of thought 1. GARBC Baptist 2. Free Will Baptist 3. Pentecostal Holiness No regrets. And I of heart do not think one denomination is better than the other. Most Pentecostal Holiness preachers I know will go on to get Masters...
  19. rockytopva

    Trillions of Atoms

    And think not to say within yourselves, We have Abraham to our father: for I say unto you, that God is able of these stones to raise up children unto Abraham - Matthew 3:9 I have often thought that I could do very little with silica sand save make sand castles. God can take that same dirt and...