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sabbah@lemmy.worldMEnglish · 2 years ago

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Yerbouti@sh.itjust.worksEnglish · 26 days ago

What are the odds that my daughter's socks drawer contains exclusively single socks? Over 20 socks but not a single pair

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What are the odds that my daughter's socks drawer contains exclusively single socks? Over 20 socks but not a single pair

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Yerbouti@sh.itjust.worksEnglish · 26 days ago

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niktemadur@lemmy.worldEnglish · 26 days ago

Why are there Neutron Stars but we never hear about Proton Stars or Electron Stars?

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Why are there Neutron Stars but we never hear about Proton Stars or Electron Stars?

niktemadur@lemmy.worldEnglish · 26 days ago

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DeadNinja@lemmy.worldEnglish · 26 days ago

Why does the "bubbleness" of a soapy solution reduces over time ?

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Why does the "bubbleness" of a soapy solution reduces over time ?

DeadNinja@lemmy.worldEnglish · 26 days ago

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cicadagen@ani.socialEnglish · 26 days ago

Questions on Light takes all paths

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Questions on Light takes all paths

cicadagen@ani.socialEnglish · 26 days ago

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58008@lemmy.worldEnglish · 1 month ago

[Zoology] Why do certain animals react aggressively to their reflection in a mirror, but seem to understand that their reflection in a body of water (e.g. while drinking) is just that?

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[Zoology] Why do certain animals react aggressively to their reflection in a mirror, but seem to understand that their reflection in a body of water (e.g. while drinking) is just that?

58008@lemmy.worldEnglish · 1 month ago

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Curious_Mind03@lemm.eeEnglish · 1 month ago

Are the newly created dire wolves more similar to actual dire wolves from the past or to gray wolves?

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Are the newly created dire wolves more similar to actual dire wolves from the past or to gray wolves?

Curious_Mind03@lemm.eeEnglish · 1 month ago

ALostInquirer@lemm.eeEnglish · 1 month ago

Have trees for building/paper/etc. seen much artificial selection to produce faster growing variants to reduce deforestation?

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Have trees for building/paper/etc. seen much artificial selection to produce faster growing variants to reduce deforestation?

ALostInquirer@lemm.eeEnglish · 1 month ago

jlyndby@lemmy.worldEnglish · 1 month ago

What do would ventilate/air out an entire stairwell most effectively? Opening a window on the very bottom floor, or somewhere in the middle?

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What do would ventilate/air out an entire stairwell most effectively? Opening a window on the very bottom floor, or somewhere in the middle?

jlyndby@lemmy.worldEnglish · 1 month ago

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𞋴𝛂𝛋𝛆@lemmy.worldEnglish · 1 month ago

If I know the frequency and magnitude of a high pitched continuous sound, how can I calculate the potential effects of damping materials?

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If I know the frequency and magnitude of a high pitched continuous sound, how can I calculate the potential effects of damping materials?

𞋴𝛂𝛋𝛆@lemmy.worldEnglish · 1 month ago

FundMECFS@lemmy.blahaj.zoneEnglish · 1 month ago

Why haven't we ever landed a Rover on Mercury? Are there plans too?

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Why haven't we ever landed a Rover on Mercury? Are there plans too?

FundMECFS@lemmy.blahaj.zoneEnglish · 1 month ago

x4740N@lemm.eeEnglish · 2 months ago

If early humans ate raw meat and other raw foods before they discovered fire why haven't we evolved to be immune to bacteria found in raw meats and food ?

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If early humans ate raw meat and other raw foods before they discovered fire why haven't we evolved to be immune to bacteria found in raw meats and food ?

x4740N@lemm.eeEnglish · 2 months ago

sga@lemmings.worldEnglish · 2 months ago

Is clipping cat nails good?

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Is clipping cat nails good?

sga@lemmings.worldEnglish · 2 months ago

modernangel@sh.itjust.worksEnglish · 2 months ago

What are the biggest sources of microplastic accumulation in humans?

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What are the biggest sources of microplastic accumulation in humans?

modernangel@sh.itjust.worksEnglish · 2 months ago

AllOutOfBubbleGum@lemmy.worldEnglish · 2 months ago

The expansion of the universe after this week's news about DESI and dark energy

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The expansion of the universe after this week's news about DESI and dark energy

AllOutOfBubbleGum@lemmy.worldEnglish · 2 months ago

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awky@lemmy.worldEnglish · 2 months ago

Is polyphasic sleep dank or dangerous?

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Is polyphasic sleep dank or dangerous?

awky@lemmy.worldEnglish · 2 months ago

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ALostInquirer@lemm.eeEnglish · 2 months ago

[Biology] Are there terrestrial animals with largely elastic skeletal systems?

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[Biology] Are there terrestrial animals with largely elastic skeletal systems?

ALostInquirer@lemm.eeEnglish · 2 months ago

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x4740N@lemm.eeEnglish · 2 months ago

What would happen if you removed the bonds holding the atoms of a human together?

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What would happen if you removed the bonds holding the atoms of a human together?

x4740N@lemm.eeEnglish · 2 months ago

niktemadur@lemmy.worldEnglish · 2 months ago

Regarding the arrow of time, is there any correlation or study between it and music? As in: it sounds "right" when played in one direction, but "weird" when played backwards.

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Regarding the arrow of time, is there any correlation or study between it and music? As in: it sounds "right" when played in one direction, but "weird" when played backwards.

niktemadur@lemmy.worldEnglish · 2 months ago

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rafagnious@lemmy.worldEnglish · 2 months ago

How does Uranium decay work? (A lot of questions)

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How does Uranium decay work? (A lot of questions)

rafagnious@lemmy.worldEnglish · 2 months ago

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