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Can the Earth ever become tidally locked to the Sun so one side is always facing inwards (like the Moon)?

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What is the minimum amount of photons required for the human eye to detect?

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An electronics/physics question

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A very curious question regarding ambient surface lighting conditions on planets within our solar system (photography related)

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Did the 98 "natural" elements apear in order of atomic number by nucleosynthesis?

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[ENG] After reading the lengthy Space-X info article on the Hyperloop I have to ask: Is this project actually feasible from a first half-21st century Engineering outlook?

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How long can a canine remain in a still, "ready to attack" position?

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Are there any scientific theories that would likely still be undiscovered if not by the original/sole scientist?

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How far can a human see light during a clear night? (MH370 Related)

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Is it possible to freeze water in another, very cold, liquid - or will it mix?

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Title	Upvotes	Mark as read	Favorited	Rating	Add to a list
Can the Earth ever become tidally locked to the Sun so one side is always facing inwards (like the Moon)?	766
What is the minimum amount of photons required for the human eye to detect?	5
An electronics/physics question	3
A very curious question regarding ambient surface lighting conditions on planets within our solar system (photography related)	1
Did the 98 "natural" elements apear in order of atomic number by nucleosynthesis?	1
[ENG] After reading the lengthy Space-X info article on the Hyperloop I have to ask: Is this project actually feasible from a first half-21st century Engineering outlook?	1
How long can a canine remain in a still, "ready to attack" position?	1
Are there any scientific theories that would likely still be undiscovered if not by the original/sole scientist?	1
How far can a human see light during a clear night? (MH370 Related)	1
Is it possible to freeze water in another, very cold, liquid - or will it mix?	1