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In the 70s we referred to non-coding DNA as junk DNA and it made up 98% out DNA structure. What do we know about that 98% nowadays? What don't we know?

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Have there been any studies on unvaccinated children with autism?

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What gives color its...well...color? If what we see is just reflected light off objects, what allows us to see reds, greens, purples, and other colors?

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Why do humans require sleep? Why can't we just stay awake forever?

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Scientists are concerned that a Coronal mass ejection would knock out the power grid on earth, but what would happen to the human body if hit with these charged particles from the sun?

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If the universe is constantly expanding, does that mean time is somehow affected by this expansion?

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What is Titanium dioxide and why is it used in make ups AND food?

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When I am looking at the blue sky in the day time I see what I can only describe as little white tadpole looking things that shoot from side to side and all around, what are these things that I'm seeing?

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If atoms make up everything what holds atoms together into certain shapes? what keeps a human bodies atoms from flying off everywhere atom by atom?

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Does a solar flare effect a human being in any when the solar flare hits earth?

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Title	Upvotes	Mark as read	Favorited	Rating	Add to a list
In the 70s we referred to non-coding DNA as junk DNA and it made up 98% out DNA structure. What do we know about that 98% nowadays? What don't we know?	1662
Have there been any studies on unvaccinated children with autism?	7
What gives color its...well...color? If what we see is just reflected light off objects, what allows us to see reds, greens, purples, and other colors?	2
Why do humans require sleep? Why can't we just stay awake forever?	1
Scientists are concerned that a Coronal mass ejection would knock out the power grid on earth, but what would happen to the human body if hit with these charged particles from the sun?	1
If the universe is constantly expanding, does that mean time is somehow affected by this expansion?	1
What is Titanium dioxide and why is it used in make ups AND food?	1
When I am looking at the blue sky in the day time I see what I can only describe as little white tadpole looking things that shoot from side to side and all around, what are these things that I'm seeing?	1
If atoms make up everything what holds atoms together into certain shapes? what keeps a human bodies atoms from flying off everywhere atom by atom?	1
Does a solar flare effect a human being in any when the solar flare hits earth?	1