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Is it now consensus that high levels of myopia in some populations (eg Taiwan, Hong Kong) is due to insufficient exposure to sunlight? Or is that a fringe theory?

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How strong is the evidence base for the use of music therapy with autistic children?

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Are women “more emotional” than men?

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Why did it take so long to figure out modern radiator (space heater) design ?

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What are the most promising battery technologies that will improve or replace lithium ion, particularly for vehicles? When might we expect to see them commercialized? Is there any fundamental law of physics or chemistry that will limit improvement over the next 30 years?

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Are there any well designed studies assessing the thermal insulation of linen compared with other fabrics?

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When (if ever) will the technology Theranos pretended to have be developed? Might it be available within, say, thirty years? (I’m trying to understand if the rank and file scientists working there were liars like management were, or just super optimistic.)

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At the moment the universe suffers heat death, will time end?

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Why is anxiety most intense when lying awake in bed?

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How confident are we of the existence of the Oort Cloud? What experimental data would be needed to upgrade its status from “theoretical” to “factual”?

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Is it now consensus that high levels of myopia in some populations (eg Taiwan, Hong Kong) is due to insufficient exposure to sunlight? Or is that a fringe theory?	3804
How strong is the evidence base for the use of music therapy with autistic children?	1
Are women “more emotional” than men?	1
Why did it take so long to figure out modern radiator (space heater) design ?	1
What are the most promising battery technologies that will improve or replace lithium ion, particularly for vehicles? When might we expect to see them commercialized? Is there any fundamental law of physics or chemistry that will limit improvement over the next 30 years?	1
Are there any well designed studies assessing the thermal insulation of linen compared with other fabrics?	1
When (if ever) will the technology Theranos pretended to have be developed? Might it be available within, say, thirty years? (I’m trying to understand if the rank and file scientists working there were liars like management were, or just super optimistic.)	1
At the moment the universe suffers heat death, will time end?	1
Why is anxiety most intense when lying awake in bed?	1
How confident are we of the existence of the Oort Cloud? What experimental data would be needed to upgrade its status from “theoretical” to “factual”?	1