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So, there are viviparous reptiles (skinks) and ectothermic reptiles (tegus), but are there any reptiles that are BOTH?

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If we managed to alter the genome of the cells of a living being (theoretically possible) could we change its sex? Would that allow sex-changing processes to exist?

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What can stop a laser cannon like the ones the US military is starting to use?

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Following the square-cube law, is strength equivalent to area instead of equivalent to volume?

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Is it possible to edit the genetic code of a cell during its lifetime? Or do we need to destroy it and build a new version?

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How do we calculate the maximum height a column/pillar can reach before collapsing on itself?

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If we put a single brain cell in a microscopic box, would it be affected by excessive acceleration/deceleration (inertial loading)?

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Is it possible to prevent traumatic brain injuries from acceleration?

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In gene therapy, can we change the properties of a living cell during its life time or do we need to destroy it and replace it with the modified version?

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Having more muscle makes sprinter athletes faster in the short distance, but at what point exactly would they become slower if they put on more muscle?

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So, there are viviparous reptiles (skinks) and ectothermic reptiles (tegus), but are there any reptiles that are BOTH?	3
If we managed to alter the genome of the cells of a living being (theoretically possible) could we change its sex? Would that allow sex-changing processes to exist?	1
What can stop a laser cannon like the ones the US military is starting to use?	1
Following the square-cube law, is strength equivalent to area instead of equivalent to volume?	1
Is it possible to edit the genetic code of a cell during its lifetime? Or do we need to destroy it and build a new version?	1
How do we calculate the maximum height a column/pillar can reach before collapsing on itself?	1
If we put a single brain cell in a microscopic box, would it be affected by excessive acceleration/deceleration (inertial loading)?	1
Is it possible to prevent traumatic brain injuries from acceleration?	1
In gene therapy, can we change the properties of a living cell during its life time or do we need to destroy it and replace it with the modified version?	1
Having more muscle makes sprinter athletes faster in the short distance, but at what point exactly would they become slower if they put on more muscle?	1