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Why hasn’t bacteriophage therapy become commonplace yet?

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Wikipedia says element 120 might be the last element possible to synthesize with current technology. Is this true? And if so, why can’t we synthesize further elements with our current technology? What new technology would we need to synthesize heavier elements like 121, 122?

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Why does Fatwood form in dead trees?

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At a molecular level, how does dish soap cut through oils so effectively?

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Why are carnivorous plants generally small and eat tiny insects? Why are there not giant carnivorous trees that trap and eat larger prey like deer?

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Why does jewelry and metals cause scattering when imaged on a CT scan?

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Title	Upvotes	Mark as read	Favorited	Rating	Add to a list
Why hasn’t bacteriophage therapy become commonplace yet?	2973
Wikipedia says element 120 might be the last element possible to synthesize with current technology. Is this true? And if so, why can’t we synthesize further elements with our current technology? What new technology would we need to synthesize heavier elements like 121, 122?	34
Why does Fatwood form in dead trees?	1
At a molecular level, how does dish soap cut through oils so effectively?	1
Why are carnivorous plants generally small and eat tiny insects? Why are there not giant carnivorous trees that trap and eat larger prey like deer?	1
Why does jewelry and metals cause scattering when imaged on a CT scan?	1