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Do objects physically change the wavelength of light or just absorb certain wavelengths and reflect others?	17
Do higher altitudes have any effect on audible pitch compared to sea level?	9
From what I've read, light/photons in space and electrons through a wire, travel at the same speed, if this is true, why is the electron not slower when it has to go through/interact with much more densely packed atoms?	1
If the Higgs Boson gives mass/the ability to interact in a specific new way with other particles, does that mean there are other Bosons that give other particles "abilities" to interact with particles like electromagnetic/strong and weak force?	1
If protons weigh 1 amu, electrons are .0005 amu and they combine to form neutrons (1 amu) in neutron stars, what happens to that extra .0005 amu when they combine?	1
Been watching The Expanse lately and it seems like it'd be very expensive to mine asteroids while in space. Could it be cost effective/efficient and safe to just send smaller asteroids to earth using rockets and letting them crash in the ocean and mining them in the comfort of home?	1
Do currently sitting presidents ever consult or just generally hang out with ex presidents? Obviously there could be a conflict if interest there but also potentially a wealth of information also.	1
I feel like science is a grown up equivalent of "Hey! Look at this cool thing I found!" and people disregarding it is the same as slapping it out of the kids hand. Is there a scientific specific name for being this condencending and mean?	1
Could a country bomb Yellowstone to release the volcano?	1
I live in an old building that has heated floors to heat the apartment. Neighbor downstairs says putting rugs down keeps the heat from getting out of the floor. Wouldn't the floors just eventually heat up the rugs then pass the heat into the apartment as if there were no rugs at all?	1

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