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mtDNA is passed down from females to all of their children; shouldn't there be people around who carry denisovan or neanderthal mtDNA because they had a great- great- (etc) grandmother who was denisovan or neanderthal?

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In a given season, do hurricanes (typhoons, etc) tend to follow a similar trajectory?

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Why are there so many craters on this side of the moon - shouldn't it be protected by the earth?

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When a person is dehydrated, are there macromolecules that can be scavenged for H20?

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How great is the risk of an iceberg calving event (in the arctic or antarctic) causing a tsunami that could threaten life across oceans?

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Can I improve my endurance at altitude by relying solely on carbohydrates to mimic sherpa physiology?

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Could reforestation of Western Africa reduce the likelihood of hurricane development off the coast?

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Beyond the human tragedy, what fragile species/ecosystems will be most impacted by Hurricane Harvey?

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Graduate students are at a significant power differential with their supervisors; scientists, have you been victimized during grad school?

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When you work out and your muscles get "pumped up", what is going on?

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Title	Upvotes	Mark as read	Favorited	Rating	Add to a list
mtDNA is passed down from females to all of their children; shouldn't there be people around who carry denisovan or neanderthal mtDNA because they had a great- great- (etc) grandmother who was denisovan or neanderthal?	6992
In a given season, do hurricanes (typhoons, etc) tend to follow a similar trajectory?	7
Why are there so many craters on this side of the moon - shouldn't it be protected by the earth?	2
When a person is dehydrated, are there macromolecules that can be scavenged for H20?	1
How great is the risk of an iceberg calving event (in the arctic or antarctic) causing a tsunami that could threaten life across oceans?	1
Can I improve my endurance at altitude by relying solely on carbohydrates to mimic sherpa physiology?	1
Could reforestation of Western Africa reduce the likelihood of hurricane development off the coast?	1
Beyond the human tragedy, what fragile species/ecosystems will be most impacted by Hurricane Harvey?	1
Graduate students are at a significant power differential with their supervisors; scientists, have you been victimized during grad school?	1
When you work out and your muscles get "pumped up", what is going on?	1