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Why do materials like some metals with lower heat capacities than water, require so much more heat to liquify?

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[Bioengineering] Is it theoretically possible to convert the nerve impulses created by our brains, that are meant for an arm for example, into a way to power a cybernetic prosthesis, i.e. a cybernetic arm prosthetic?

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I have dust allergies and if I get dust on my palms, my palms don't itch, but if I get the dust somewhere else, like my forearms or my face, they get very very itchy and I have to thoroughly wash the affected area. Could someone explain to me why this happens?

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[Bioengineering] Is it theoretically possible to convert the nerve impulses created by our brains, that are meant for an arm for example, into a way to power a cybernetic prosthesis, i.e. a cybernetic arm prosthetic.

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What happens on the atomic level when something like glass gets broken?

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Why do drugs leave active sites after being bonded at one?

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Is there a way to have some idea as to how someone will react to being drunk without actually getting them drunk?

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Title	Upvotes	Mark as read	Favorited	Rating	Add to a list
Why do materials like some metals with lower heat capacities than water, require so much more heat to liquify?	4865
[Bioengineering] Is it theoretically possible to convert the nerve impulses created by our brains, that are meant for an arm for example, into a way to power a cybernetic prosthesis, i.e. a cybernetic arm prosthetic?	1
I have dust allergies and if I get dust on my palms, my palms don't itch, but if I get the dust somewhere else, like my forearms or my face, they get very very itchy and I have to thoroughly wash the affected area. Could someone explain to me why this happens?	1
[Bioengineering] Is it theoretically possible to convert the nerve impulses created by our brains, that are meant for an arm for example, into a way to power a cybernetic prosthesis, i.e. a cybernetic arm prosthetic.	1
What happens on the atomic level when something like glass gets broken?	1
Why do drugs leave active sites after being bonded at one?	1
Is there a way to have some idea as to how someone will react to being drunk without actually getting them drunk?	1