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Neanderthal remains and artifacts are found from Spain to Siberia. What seems to have prevented them from moving across the Bering land bridge into the Americas?

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When it rains on the ocean, does the fresh rainwater harm the marine plankton? If not, why not?

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In looking through some 19th books & newspapers, I've seen mention of a condition they called "spinal affection"--I gather that the term isn't used much anymore, but what was it & what is it called now?

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Is forgery of fossils a widespread problem in the field of paleontology?

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What historic or prehistoric geological event would you earth scientists most like to have been able to observe with modern scientific equipment?

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How would it affect Earth if Eta Carinae blew up at this time? Is it close enough to do damage to life or our technology?

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If tapeworms absorb nutrients through their skin, how do they avoid getting harmed by the acids in the digestive tract?

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Is it true that human DNA can now be recovered from the soil in ancient graves, even if the body is gone?

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What is going on in the brain when you blank on the answer to a question, when you feel you ought to know it, and that the question itself somehow knocked the answer out of your mind?

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What is an outmoded scientific concept, such as "nature versus nurture" or "missing link", that you hope will pass out of the popular consciousness soon?

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Neanderthal remains and artifacts are found from Spain to Siberia. What seems to have prevented them from moving across the Bering land bridge into the Americas?	4593
When it rains on the ocean, does the fresh rainwater harm the marine plankton? If not, why not?	20
In looking through some 19th books & newspapers, I've seen mention of a condition they called "spinal affection"--I gather that the term isn't used much anymore, but what was it & what is it called now?	2
Is forgery of fossils a widespread problem in the field of paleontology?	1
What historic or prehistoric geological event would you earth scientists most like to have been able to observe with modern scientific equipment?	1
How would it affect Earth if Eta Carinae blew up at this time? Is it close enough to do damage to life or our technology?	1
If tapeworms absorb nutrients through their skin, how do they avoid getting harmed by the acids in the digestive tract?	1
Is it true that human DNA can now be recovered from the soil in ancient graves, even if the body is gone?	1
What is going on in the brain when you blank on the answer to a question, when you feel you ought to know it, and that the question itself somehow knocked the answer out of your mind?	1
What is an outmoded scientific concept, such as "nature versus nurture" or "missing link", that you hope will pass out of the popular consciousness soon?	1