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Do sound canceling headphones function as hearing protection in extremely loud environments, such as near jet engines? If not, does the ambient noise 'stack' with the sound cancellation wave and cause more ear damage?

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Is there any way to safely dispose of, or make use of, nuclear waste on earth?

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How much would the earth's orbit have to be modified to significantly alter how the current ecosystems work?

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How sensitive to interference/jamming are radio receivers to different frequencies?

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What exactly is changed in an electromagetic wave at X frequency versus another at Y frequency? What exactly is oscillating?

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If alcohol affects you like it does because it reduces the amount of oxygen your blood can carry to your brain, why does inebriation have such different symptoms from hypoxia?

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What's up with a laser beam and why does it not diffuse like other electromagnetic waves?

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When I'm exhausted and typing or writing, I put my letters in the incorrect order. Is this a form of dyslexia, or just a regular sign of mental stress/exhaustion?

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Is this "real-life limitless drug" legit?

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Title	Upvotes	Mark as read	Favorited	Rating	Add to a list
Do sound canceling headphones function as hearing protection in extremely loud environments, such as near jet engines? If not, does the ambient noise 'stack' with the sound cancellation wave and cause more ear damage?	4689
Is there any way to safely dispose of, or make use of, nuclear waste on earth?	6
How much would the earth's orbit have to be modified to significantly alter how the current ecosystems work?	1
How sensitive to interference/jamming are radio receivers to different frequencies?	1
What exactly is changed in an electromagetic wave at X frequency versus another at Y frequency? What exactly is oscillating?	1
If alcohol affects you like it does because it reduces the amount of oxygen your blood can carry to your brain, why does inebriation have such different symptoms from hypoxia?	1
What's up with a laser beam and why does it not diffuse like other electromagnetic waves?	1
When I'm exhausted and typing or writing, I put my letters in the incorrect order. Is this a form of dyslexia, or just a regular sign of mental stress/exhaustion?	1
Is this "real-life limitless drug" legit?	1