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if genes are biological switches that indicate traits as "on" or "off", how far out of the realm of possibility is it to make some form of genetic computer?

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Certain domesticated animals supposedly won't succeed going feral (cows, chickens), but other species that have been domesticated just as long (pigs, cats) are extremely successful. What's the difference?

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are the freezing/boiling temps of pure water a universal constant?

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why is it that some accents can be heard while singing, but most can't?

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how are reflexive movements in animals 'powered' after death?

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if cost were not an issue, would simply building a wall around and filling the Chernobyl complex full of concrete successfully contain the radiation/particles/dust/etc?

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in what ways do animals (other than humans) practice negative reinforcement when raising their offspring?

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assuming that the logistics of transport are not an issue, would we be able to dispose of waste into the sun?

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Why do some individuals within species see and interact with screens, and others don't?

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why can't irradiated metal be reused?

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if genes are biological switches that indicate traits as "on" or "off", how far out of the realm of possibility is it to make some form of genetic computer?	1
Certain domesticated animals supposedly won't succeed going feral (cows, chickens), but other species that have been domesticated just as long (pigs, cats) are extremely successful. What's the difference?	1
are the freezing/boiling temps of pure water a universal constant?	1
why is it that some accents can be heard while singing, but most can't?	1
how are reflexive movements in animals 'powered' after death?	1
if cost were not an issue, would simply building a wall around and filling the Chernobyl complex full of concrete successfully contain the radiation/particles/dust/etc?	1
in what ways do animals (other than humans) practice negative reinforcement when raising their offspring?	1
assuming that the logistics of transport are not an issue, would we be able to dispose of waste into the sun?	1
Why do some individuals within species see and interact with screens, and others don't?	1
why can't irradiated metal be reused?	1