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Are humans "hardwired" to divide the world into "my group"/"others"?

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When we breed dogs for a specific trait like running speed we often see negative side effects. Is there typically a direct genetic link between the desired trait and the side effects?

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Apart from the health risks, what are the advantages and disadvantages to deliberately exposing people to a virus to test a vaccine candidate?

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In futurama scientists increased the speed of light to make space travel practical. If this were possible what unintended consequences would result?

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Would it be possible to create a virus free human society, such as a space station that's very careful to never let a virus in?

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How do the hormonal indicators of bonding between parents and children vary between adoptive and biological parents (Especially if the adoptive parents have no biological kids)?

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What would ordinary people have to give up if we cut carbon emissions to net zero tomorrow, assuming we cannot increase clean energy or carbon sinks.

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What would weather be like in a purely oceanic world?

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Eilmer of Malmesbury is said to have built a hang glider around c1005AD and flew for 200 feet before crashing. With access to modern knowledge but medieval materials, could he have built a "proper" hang glider capable of extended flights and safe landings?

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Are humans "hardwired" to divide the world into "my group"/"others"?	14
When we breed dogs for a specific trait like running speed we often see negative side effects. Is there typically a direct genetic link between the desired trait and the side effects?	1
Apart from the health risks, what are the advantages and disadvantages to deliberately exposing people to a virus to test a vaccine candidate?	1
In futurama scientists increased the speed of light to make space travel practical. If this were possible what unintended consequences would result?	1
Would it be possible to create a virus free human society, such as a space station that's very careful to never let a virus in?	1
How do the hormonal indicators of bonding between parents and children vary between adoptive and biological parents (Especially if the adoptive parents have no biological kids)?	1
What would ordinary people have to give up if we cut carbon emissions to net zero tomorrow, assuming we cannot increase clean energy or carbon sinks.	1
What would weather be like in a purely oceanic world?	1
Eilmer of Malmesbury is said to have built a hang glider around c1005AD and flew for 200 feet before crashing. With access to modern knowledge but medieval materials, could he have built a "proper" hang glider capable of extended flights and safe landings?	1