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Human: Does your company have a drafting department, or do engineers do the CAD and drawing work? Title. At my last job, I was a design engineer and did all of the 3D CAD design as well as the drawing creation (with input from QA, manufacturing, etc.). I'm at a much bigger company now and they have a drafting depart...	Human: Does your company have a drafting department, or do engineers do the CAD and drawing work? Title. At my last job, I was a design engineer and did all of the 3D CAD design as well as the drawing creation (with input from QA, manufacturing, etc.). I'm at a much bigger company now and they have a drafting depart...	-0.153727
Human: Getting Started with Research Twitter? I'm working on developing twitter profile for my research in psych/social sciences, as someone that's never used the platform before. Tips or tricks on using twitter for research communication, visibility and networking? Guidance on content, commenting, faux pas to avoi...	Human: Getting Started with Research Twitter? I'm working on developing twitter profile for my research in psych/social sciences, as someone that's never used the platform before. Tips or tricks on using twitter for research communication, visibility and networking? Guidance on content, commenting, faux pas to avoi...	0.075293
Human: How to create that tingly szechuan spice? So, I live in New York and I'm a fan of the kind of spice you experience at Xi'an famous foods or Cafe China. The kind of tingly spice that stick with you and makes me sweat just a smidge. It's delicious. Anyway, I've been trying to recreate this flavor in my scra...	Human: How to create that tingly szechuan spice? So, I live in New York and I'm a fan of the kind of spice you experience at Xi'an famous foods or Cafe China. The kind of tingly spice that stick with you and makes me sweat just a smidge. It's delicious. Anyway, I've been trying to recreate this flavor in my scra...	0.523846
Human: Why do thermal camera's have such a low resolution and refresh rate, compared to normal camera's? Assistant: Having us take your final exam for you I see? Refresh rate: Thermal cameras operate on a much lower energy end of the EM spectrum, just like with low light photos you need to wait longer to expose you...	Human: Why do thermal camera's have such a low resolution and refresh rate, compared to normal camera's? Assistant: Most normal cameras are CMOS which is really easy to control noise and industry pushes to make it more and more efficient. Swir needs InGaAs and LWIR needs HgCdTe. These get really hot and need liquid...	0.520597
Human: Do engineers get to build the things they work on? I want to pursue an electrical engineering degree, but the more I have read it seems like most do design work at a desk all day. I want to be hands on or in the field where I am building cutting edge tech and have a chance of getting blown up. I’ve seen a lot ...	Human: Do engineers get to build the things they work on? I want to pursue an electrical engineering degree, but the more I have read it seems like most do design work at a desk all day. I want to be hands on or in the field where I am building cutting edge tech and have a chance of getting blown up. I’ve seen a lot ...	0.519149
Human: Why are scientists always portrayed as bad guys/cowardly villains/arrogant/etc in movies/media? God damnit, I'm tired of screenwriters/entertainment industry's weird vilification of us. Every time there's a guy with a lab coat in a movie, you know he/she is going to die in a horrible way or they're g...	Human: Why are scientists always portrayed as bad guys/cowardly villains/arrogant/etc in movies/media? God damnit, I'm tired of screenwriters/entertainment industry's weird vilification of us. Every time there's a guy with a lab coat in a movie, you know he/she is going to die in a horrible way or they're g...	-0.181258
Human: Are these "Fresh" Kaffir Lime Leaves Good? I just ordered some kaffir lime leaves off of etsy and some of them look bright dark green, and others look brown. Are they all good? https://imgur.com/a/JFaAZQQ Assistant: The generally accepted name of this ingredient is "makrut lime leaves." The older name has un...	Human: Are these "Fresh" Kaffir Lime Leaves Good? I just ordered some kaffir lime leaves off of etsy and some of them look bright dark green, and others look brown. Are they all good? https://imgur.com/a/JFaAZQQ Assistant: Only the green ones are good. The rest are stale, dry or unthawed. I have a tree. If you want...	0.220467
Human: My friend lost his job recently. He said he has not applied for unemployment because he's noticed a lot of companies ask if you have collected unemployment in previous two years. Could applying for unemployment and reporting this on an application cause a prospective employer to pass on you? Assistant: I'm in...	Human: My friend lost his job recently. He said he has not applied for unemployment because he's noticed a lot of companies ask if you have collected unemployment in previous two years. Could applying for unemployment and reporting this on an application cause a prospective employer to pass on you? Assistant: It did...	0.363898
Human: Can I make an omelette in the same pan I cook bacon in? I'm still fairly new to culinary stuff, so I'm still a little unsure on some things. I did look up to see I can use bacon grease to make an omelette, but it doesn't say anything about the char left on the pan. Is it ok to have that there as well when maki...	Human: Can I make an omelette in the same pan I cook bacon in? I'm still fairly new to culinary stuff, so I'm still a little unsure on some things. I did look up to see I can use bacon grease to make an omelette, but it doesn't say anything about the char left on the pan. Is it ok to have that there as well when maki...	0.506208
Human: Non anonymous HR survey asks if I have looked around for jobs in recent past and if I am planning to work for them for the next year, how should I respond? [Houston] (Posting this from a throwaway account).The HR is really pushing a 100% response rate on the survey. With constant reminders to all in the compan...	Human: Non anonymous HR survey asks if I have looked around for jobs in recent past and if I am planning to work for them for the next year, how should I respond? [Houston] (Posting this from a throwaway account).The HR is really pushing a 100% response rate on the survey. With constant reminders to all in the compan...	-0.013838
Human: What do you tell an employer when they ask you “How long do you plan on being with us?” I’m about to get my college degree as a technologist. It’s like a pre-engineering college degree that gives us the option to either get a job as a technician after our 3 years training, or continue onto university to becom...	Human: What do you tell an employer when they ask you “How long do you plan on being with us?” I’m about to get my college degree as a technologist. It’s like a pre-engineering college degree that gives us the option to either get a job as a technician after our 3 years training, or continue onto university to becom...	0.493971
Human: Is it ok to sub non fat Greek yogurt for sour cream in a cake —— or do you need the fat? Is it ok to sub non fat Greek yogurt for sour cream in a cake —— or do you need the fat? Assistant: It depends how much you need to put in but generally, yes you need the fat. You might be able to sub with part yogurt par...	Human: Is it ok to sub non fat Greek yogurt for sour cream in a cake —— or do you need the fat? Is it ok to sub non fat Greek yogurt for sour cream in a cake —— or do you need the fat? Assistant: I never had any issues swapping them out. If your unsure just ad an addiitional splash of vegetable oil	-0.075044
Human: Anyone currently employed at large consulting firms: Are you able to work from home because of the virus, or do you have to come in due to network problems? Assistant: My office has about 250 people total. Almost all are working from home at the moment. The physical office is closed. We did a stress test in ...	Human: Anyone currently employed at large consulting firms: Are you able to work from home because of the virus, or do you have to come in due to network problems? Assistant: My current company is around 1000 people and we’re pretty much all working from home right now. As of today, I haven’t noticed any network iss...	0.104229
Human: CMV: Sanders and Warren will beat Biden if (and only if) one drops out and runs as the other's vp NOW Assuming that Sanders and Warren are both ideology-driven candidates, running for the primary purpose of furthering their (mostly overlapping) agenda, they should form a running coalition in which one drops ou...	Human: CMV: Sanders and Warren will beat Biden if (and only if) one drops out and runs as the other's vp NOW Assuming that Sanders and Warren are both ideology-driven candidates, running for the primary purpose of furthering their (mostly overlapping) agenda, they should form a running coalition in which one drops ou...	0.420908
Human: My bread keeps coming out undercooked and doughy in the middle, regardless of oven temperature and time, any ideas what could be wrong with my process or with my oven? Since moving to a new place my bread is consistently coming out undercooked in the middle. The degree varies, sometimes its a full line of raw ...	Human: My bread keeps coming out undercooked and doughy in the middle, regardless of oven temperature and time, any ideas what could be wrong with my process or with my oven? Since moving to a new place my bread is consistently coming out undercooked in the middle. The degree varies, sometimes its a full line of raw ...	0.466718
Human: If I Get My PhD Am I Stuck to Academia? Started my PhD a year ago in nutrition (very chemistry based though) and everyone at my university has the stigma that you must stay in academia if you get a PhD. I look on LinkedIn and have a hard time finding jobs with requirements of a PhD. Most want industry experien...	Human: If I Get My PhD Am I Stuck to Academia? Started my PhD a year ago in nutrition (very chemistry based though) and everyone at my university has the stigma that you must stay in academia if you get a PhD. I look on LinkedIn and have a hard time finding jobs with requirements of a PhD. Most want industry experien...	0.460413
Human: AskScience AMA Series: We are Cosmologists, Experts on the Cosmic Microwave Background, The Cosmic Web, Dark Matter, Dark Energy and much more! Ask Us Anything! We are a bunch of cosmology researchers from the Cosmology from Home 2022 conference. Ask us anything, from our daily research to the organization of ...	Human: AskScience AMA Series: We are Cosmologists, Experts on the Cosmic Microwave Background, The Cosmic Web, Dark Matter, Dark Energy and much more! Ask Us Anything! We are a bunch of cosmology researchers from the Cosmology from Home 2022 conference. Ask us anything, from our daily research to the organization of ...	-0.019229
Human: I live in the Midwest, where we love using salt to de-ice our roads. This causes quite a bit of rusting on the underside of cars. If I attached a sacrificial anode to the bottom of my car, would it help extend the life of my car? Assistant: sacrificial anodes work on boats because they're in the water along w...	Human: I live in the Midwest, where we love using salt to de-ice our roads. This causes quite a bit of rusting on the underside of cars. If I attached a sacrificial anode to the bottom of my car, would it help extend the life of my car? Assistant: Honestly it'd be better to design an alternative method of de-icing. ...	0.02326
Human: Has Anyone Here Gotten a Masters in Anthropology With a Bachelors in Something Completely Different? So, I have a degree in flute performance. Not at all related to anthropology, I know. I did take anthropology, and specifically Archaeology electives through my degree. At the end of this year I’ll have enou...	Human: Has Anyone Here Gotten a Masters in Anthropology With a Bachelors in Something Completely Different? So, I have a degree in flute performance. Not at all related to anthropology, I know. I did take anthropology, and specifically Archaeology electives through my degree. At the end of this year I’ll have enou...	0.445268
Human: How did you fall in love with research/science? I just noticed myself decidedly indifferent regarding an ongoing sports debate because I wanted to read more about this topic I love. From someone who loved sports to now science, it's such a big difference! Did anyone else go through this phase? Anyone have a...	Human: How did you fall in love with research/science? I just noticed myself decidedly indifferent regarding an ongoing sports debate because I wanted to read more about this topic I love. From someone who loved sports to now science, it's such a big difference! Did anyone else go through this phase? Anyone have a...	0.182676
Human: Client wants lemon cake with whipped cream for their summer wedding - impossible? Hey friends, I am recipe testing for a client who is getting married this summer. Her requests for the cake are: lemon, fresh fruit, and a light whipped cream frosting. From my experience working with whipped cream, it’s very t...	Human: Client wants lemon cake with whipped cream for their summer wedding - impossible? Hey friends, I am recipe testing for a client who is getting married this summer. Her requests for the cake are: lemon, fresh fruit, and a light whipped cream frosting. From my experience working with whipped cream, it’s very t...	0.15787
Human: The UC System screws workers, customers, and management Grad students, post docs, workers: progress disrupted and pay lost Undergrads: pay tuition and dont get taught PIs: fight for grants and then lose your researchers Trying to figure out who the real winners are Assistant: I was a staff (read:non-sen...	Human: The UC System screws workers, customers, and management Grad students, post docs, workers: progress disrupted and pay lost Undergrads: pay tuition and dont get taught PIs: fight for grants and then lose your researchers Trying to figure out who the real winners are Assistant: >Undergrads: pay tuition an...	0.175884
Human: Good physics podcasts During this quarantine, I decided to learn more about physics, since I'm not satisfied with what I learned in school. I would like to watch some simpler podcasts, like the basic explanations, formulas etc. at first and then some more complex ones. Could you suggest some podcasts about ph...	Human: Good physics podcasts During this quarantine, I decided to learn more about physics, since I'm not satisfied with what I learned in school. I would like to watch some simpler podcasts, like the basic explanations, formulas etc. at first and then some more complex ones. Could you suggest some podcasts about ph...	0.248977
Human: Question on cheesecake removal Hi everyone, How do you remove the pan without ruining your cheesecake's sides? I'm having trouble removing the spring form pan without it ruining the sides. Assistant: Loosen with a knife, then balance the pan on a glass or wide vase. Unlatch and let the ring drop down. That w...	Human: Question on cheesecake removal Hi everyone, How do you remove the pan without ruining your cheesecake's sides? I'm having trouble removing the spring form pan without it ruining the sides. Assistant: I rub the sides of the pan with butter before putting the graham crackers crust down. I also cut a circle of ...	0.275619
Human: [Pacific Rim] My car has been thrown at a kaiju by the Jaegers. I had insurance for kaiju attacks, but the claim is being denied, since it was technically destroyed by a Jaeger. What can I do about this, and who's really to blame? The idea of superhero insurance comes up a lot. In a situation where private pro...	Human: [Pacific Rim] My car has been thrown at a kaiju by the Jaegers. I had insurance for kaiju attacks, but the claim is being denied, since it was technically destroyed by a Jaeger. What can I do about this, and who's really to blame? The idea of superhero insurance comes up a lot. In a situation where private pro...	0.412081
Human: Neighbor is casually threatening he may sue me over his buyers backing out of deal. Backstory: I live in a condo complex and have a neighbor directly across from me who has come after me with a 2x4, stood in front of my car and pounded on my door at night screaming nonsense and profanities. I've called the c...	Human: Neighbor is casually threatening he may sue me over his buyers backing out of deal. Backstory: I live in a condo complex and have a neighbor directly across from me who has come after me with a 2x4, stood in front of my car and pounded on my door at night screaming nonsense and profanities. I've called the c...	0.395936
Human: Mechanical engineers in robotics, what do you do? Interested to hear the job roles/duties for any mechanical engineers in this field. I have a vague idea of what computer scientists/EEs do (control, embedded software etc.) but I'd like to get a better grasp of what's done by the mechanical guys. Do they dabble...	Human: Mechanical engineers in robotics, what do you do? Interested to hear the job roles/duties for any mechanical engineers in this field. I have a vague idea of what computer scientists/EEs do (control, embedded software etc.) but I'd like to get a better grasp of what's done by the mechanical guys. Do they dabble...	-0.051744
Human: Biomedical engineers of r/askengineers, are you employed and where are you working? I recently graduated with a degree in biomedical engineering with a focus on biomaterials and was wondering where people with a biomedical engineering degree got a job and in what capacity (development, quality,etc). I live in ...	Human: Biomedical engineers of r/askengineers, are you employed and where are you working? I recently graduated with a degree in biomedical engineering with a focus on biomaterials and was wondering where people with a biomedical engineering degree got a job and in what capacity (development, quality,etc). I live in ...	0.194185
Human: CMV: We should not allow media companies to run the Presidential Debates Here are the main reasons I believe this: 1. The current Presidential debate format is a joke and is an embarrassment to our country. Participants should not be allowed to interrupt, participants should not be asked more questions than a...	Human: CMV: We should not allow media companies to run the Presidential Debates Here are the main reasons I believe this: 1. The current Presidential debate format is a joke and is an embarrassment to our country. Participants should not be allowed to interrupt, participants should not be asked more questions than a...	0.292709
Human: Thank You Hey guys, I'm not sure how on topic this is, but I just wanted to give a big thank you to those who helped give me insight on my sick kitty's journey. Sadly, specialists at Mississippi State said they are 95% sure that this is FIP, even when our other vet said that since he had been eating and showin...	Human: Thank You Hey guys, I'm not sure how on topic this is, but I just wanted to give a big thank you to those who helped give me insight on my sick kitty's journey. Sadly, specialists at Mississippi State said they are 95% sure that this is FIP, even when our other vet said that since he had been eating and showin...	0.363038
Human: Explain like I'm five years old: In German we have a saying: "Wein und bier das rat ich dir, bier und wein da sag ich nein." Translates to "Wine and beer I'd recommend, beer and wine I must say no". Basically, why does it matter what type of alcohol you drink before another type of alcohol? The saying is absol...	Human: Explain like I'm five years old: In German we have a saying: "Wein und bier das rat ich dir, bier und wein da sag ich nein." Translates to "Wine and beer I'd recommend, beer and wine I must say no". Basically, why does it matter what type of alcohol you drink before another type of alcohol? The saying is absol...	0.028383
Human: I only have salted butter, will that mess up the cream cheese frosting? I’m making a little bit of frosting for my cake but my sister doesn’t want to buy unsalted butter since she already has a ton of salted butter. I never put any salt in my frosting and I’m worried this will mess with the taste. Assistant: ...	Human: I only have salted butter, will that mess up the cream cheese frosting? I’m making a little bit of frosting for my cake but my sister doesn’t want to buy unsalted butter since she already has a ton of salted butter. I never put any salt in my frosting and I’m worried this will mess with the taste. Assistant: ...	-0.100445
Human: Resources for teaching a high school student how to use Python? Hello! I am a PhD student that is hosting a high school student for a year-long research experience. Since we are currently working remotely, I would like for my student to develop some basic python skills to prepare for a fall project related to...	Human: Resources for teaching a high school student how to use Python? Hello! I am a PhD student that is hosting a high school student for a year-long research experience. Since we are currently working remotely, I would like for my student to develop some basic python skills to prepare for a fall project related to...	0.229586
Human: How important is a Masters of engineering? I was just researching how much a masters in engineering would be useful and I found that only the top leader and management roles go to those with masters, is this true? Also how hard are masters degrees compared to bachelors degrees? Assistant: Note that the advice...	Human: How important is a Masters of engineering? I was just researching how much a masters in engineering would be useful and I found that only the top leader and management roles go to those with masters, is this true? Also how hard are masters degrees compared to bachelors degrees? Assistant: As a hiring manager,...	0.010762
Human: Can I grind pieces of hard spices like nutmeg or cinnamon into a powder in my coffee grinder, or will I destroy it if I try? Assistant: it'll work, but it wont get nutmeg as fine as you want it. you want a microplane grater.	Human: Can I grind pieces of hard spices like nutmeg or cinnamon into a powder in my coffee grinder, or will I destroy it if I try? Assistant: No one has mentioned this here but you shouldn't grind your own cinnamon, it is not as high of quality if you buy it pre-ground. Alton Brown talks about this on his show here...	-0.067497
Human: My neighbor is moving our trash cans from our back alley to the sidewalk every morning and the city is fining us for the trash can being left out Pretty much the title. We are in Maryland and our city fines us $50 every time they see the can out on the sidewalk and it isn't trash day. Our neighbor accuses us o...	Human: My neighbor is moving our trash cans from our back alley to the sidewalk every morning and the city is fining us for the trash can being left out Pretty much the title. We are in Maryland and our city fines us $50 every time they see the can out on the sidewalk and it isn't trash day. Our neighbor accuses us o...	0.30296
Human: [Star Wars] The clone troopers are born (nature) and are brought up (nurture) the exact same way. And yet, personality traits and overall proficiency vastly differ from clone to clone. Why is that? One clone is more hot headed, one clone is better at electronics, one is a better shot while another is better at...	Human: [Star Wars] The clone troopers are born (nature) and are brought up (nurture) the exact same way. And yet, personality traits and overall proficiency vastly differ from clone to clone. Why is that? One clone is more hot headed, one clone is better at electronics, one is a better shot while another is better at...	0.302753
Human: [The Simpsons] How does someone like Homer who works as a safety inspector in a nuclear power plant facility, still live a lower middle class life? Assistant: Homer's reasonably well off, supporting three kids, having two cars, living in a two-floor house in the suburbs of Let's Face It It's Oregon. And that...	Human: [The Simpsons] How does someone like Homer who works as a safety inspector in a nuclear power plant facility, still live a lower middle class life? Assistant: Burns is able to pay him less because he's dangerously unqualified.	-0.215487
Human: [MCU] When Eitri asked Thor why Asgard hadn’t protected them from Thanos, Thor said Asgard had been destroyed. But we see the Infinity Gauntlet at the end of AoU which was before the events of Ragnarok occurred. So why didn’t Asgard protect Nidavellir? Assistant: Isn't there also a fake infinity gauntlet in O...	Human: [MCU] When Eitri asked Thor why Asgard hadn’t protected them from Thanos, Thor said Asgard had been destroyed. But we see the Infinity Gauntlet at the end of AoU which was before the events of Ragnarok occurred. So why didn’t Asgard protect Nidavellir? Assistant: Thor destroyed the bifrost in Thor 1. Loki eve...	0.223634
Human: Do you treat contractors differently that your “actual” coworkers? I work as a 3rd party engineering contractor for a large pharma company in New England. I kind of notice that my manager (who is an actual full time employee) treats contractors poorly as compared to his peers. It is strange, since we are both ...	Human: Do you treat contractors differently that your “actual” coworkers? I work as a 3rd party engineering contractor for a large pharma company in New England. I kind of notice that my manager (who is an actual full time employee) treats contractors poorly as compared to his peers. It is strange, since we are both ...	0.202937