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Why can't we consciously do mathematical calculations with our brains in the same way that computers can, even though we have an order of magnitude more neurons than there are transistors in today's CPU?

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How does a quantum computer work essentially? If the qubits are neither 1's or 0's, how are computations made with them?

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How exactly does Naegleria fowleri attack the brain / nervous system and why is it so difficult to fight against?

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Start with a ratio of 100% for solar panels on Earth, how effective would the same solar panels be on Mercury, Venus, Mars and the rest of the planets (and Pluto)?

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Are any elements critical to our technological lifestyle in danger of becoming exhausted within the next twenty years or so?

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Isn't what we know about the Strong Force ultimately at odds with the Big Rip Theory?

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If a Microwave causes a water molecule to vibrate at around 2,450Mhz, wouldn't the harmonics of that frequency also affect water?

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All known elements maintain the standard neutron, proton and electron structure. Could there be exotic elements that use totally different quantum components?

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If I were to put a bar of solid mercury in Earth orbit on the dark side, would it turn into a molten sphere by the time it made one orbit?

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With the movement to use LEDs for lights and more power efficient computers, is the yearly U.S. power consumption leveling off or dropping? If not, why?

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Why can't we consciously do mathematical calculations with our brains in the same way that computers can, even though we have an order of magnitude more neurons than there are transistors in today's CPU?	2
How does a quantum computer work essentially? If the qubits are neither 1's or 0's, how are computations made with them?	2
How exactly does Naegleria fowleri attack the brain / nervous system and why is it so difficult to fight against?	2
Start with a ratio of 100% for solar panels on Earth, how effective would the same solar panels be on Mercury, Venus, Mars and the rest of the planets (and Pluto)?	2
Are any elements critical to our technological lifestyle in danger of becoming exhausted within the next twenty years or so?	1
Isn't what we know about the Strong Force ultimately at odds with the Big Rip Theory?	1
If a Microwave causes a water molecule to vibrate at around 2,450Mhz, wouldn't the harmonics of that frequency also affect water?	1
All known elements maintain the standard neutron, proton and electron structure. Could there be exotic elements that use totally different quantum components?	1
If I were to put a bar of solid mercury in Earth orbit on the dark side, would it turn into a molten sphere by the time it made one orbit?	1
With the movement to use LEDs for lights and more power efficient computers, is the yearly U.S. power consumption leveling off or dropping? If not, why?	1