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In a completely empty region of interstellar space, what is it that exists that allows the propagation of electromagnetic waves?

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Would a microwave heat up heavy water (deuterium oxide) just like regular water?

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If Helium-4 is considered a Boson, can more than one atom occupy one quantum state at a time?

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Does the human brain use any type of quantum effects in its processing of information or for information storage? Have there been any studies with regards to quantum mechanics and how the brain processes and stores information?

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Why do all my major muscle groups ache so much during a bad cold or flu?

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How does the recent discovery of Color-glass condensate affect our current physics models?

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How big of a role do pheromones play in human sexuality? Do we subconsciously use pheromones when searching for a suitable mate?

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Apparently radiation can turn water into hydrogen peroxide. Can radiation cause any other interesting chemical reactions?

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If scientists eventually observed proton decay, how would this affect the Standard Model? Would evidence of proton decay force us to change any current theories?

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If nothing can move faster than the speed of light, then how do quantum entangled particles interact instantly over great distances?

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Title	Upvotes	Mark as read	Favorited	Rating	Add to a list
In a completely empty region of interstellar space, what is it that exists that allows the propagation of electromagnetic waves?	20
Would a microwave heat up heavy water (deuterium oxide) just like regular water?	20
If Helium-4 is considered a Boson, can more than one atom occupy one quantum state at a time?	19
Does the human brain use any type of quantum effects in its processing of information or for information storage? Have there been any studies with regards to quantum mechanics and how the brain processes and stores information?	17
Why do all my major muscle groups ache so much during a bad cold or flu?	17
How does the recent discovery of Color-glass condensate affect our current physics models?	17
How big of a role do pheromones play in human sexuality? Do we subconsciously use pheromones when searching for a suitable mate?	17
Apparently radiation can turn water into hydrogen peroxide. Can radiation cause any other interesting chemical reactions?	16
If scientists eventually observed proton decay, how would this affect the Standard Model? Would evidence of proton decay force us to change any current theories?	15
If nothing can move faster than the speed of light, then how do quantum entangled particles interact instantly over great distances?	15