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Why does colored plastic turn white when bent?

1330 upvotes • The_Zognoid

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What’s the minimum density needed to form a black hole?

1330 upvotes • Dagreifers

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AskScience AMA Series: We are Human Genetics Researchers from the University of Miami, Ask Us Anything about cutting-edge research techniques like CRISPR, advances in personalized genetic medicine, or just anything genetics!

1329 upvotes • AskScienceModerator

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How well does our immune system fare against parasites?

1328 upvotes • WellMakeItSomehow

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If Planck length is the smallest length possible, then isn't the smallest volume possible 1 cubic Planck length? Does this mean that the universe is made of tiny cubes?

1327 upvotes • apinanaivot

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Ask Anything Wednesday - Biology, Chemistry, Neuroscience, Medicine, Psychology

1327 upvotes • AutoModerator

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If a meteorite of a similar size to the one the wiped out the dinosaurs hit an ocean instead of solid ground would it be better, worse or no different for us?

1326 upvotes • dirtysantchez

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I cannot grasp the concept of the 4th dimension can someone explain the concept of dimensions higher than 3 in simple terms?

1326 upvotes • Drapeth

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How do scientists calibrate palaeoclimate proxies?

1324 upvotes • forams_galorams

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How do humans get accustomed to the temperatures of the places they live?

1323 upvotes • sinusdeath

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Title	Upvotes	Author	Mark as read	Favorited	Rating	Add to a list
Why does colored plastic turn white when bent?	1330	The_Zognoid
What’s the minimum density needed to form a black hole?	1330	Dagreifers
AskScience AMA Series: We are Human Genetics Researchers from the University of Miami, Ask Us Anything about cutting-edge research techniques like CRISPR, advances in personalized genetic medicine, or just anything genetics!	1329	AskScienceModerator
How well does our immune system fare against parasites?	1328	WellMakeItSomehow
If Planck length is the smallest length possible, then isn't the smallest volume possible 1 cubic Planck length? Does this mean that the universe is made of tiny cubes?	1327	apinanaivot
Ask Anything Wednesday - Biology, Chemistry, Neuroscience, Medicine, Psychology	1327	AutoModerator
If a meteorite of a similar size to the one the wiped out the dinosaurs hit an ocean instead of solid ground would it be better, worse or no different for us?	1326	dirtysantchez
I cannot grasp the concept of the 4th dimension can someone explain the concept of dimensions higher than 3 in simple terms?	1326	Drapeth
How do scientists calibrate palaeoclimate proxies?	1324	forams_galorams
How do humans get accustomed to the temperatures of the places they live?	1323	sinusdeath