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How did the rabies virus evolve to cause the death of its host so quickly? From an evolutionary point of view, that appears counter productive?

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Why is Neptune warmer than Uranus?

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Is it possible to know what stage of its life is Betelgeuse at, pertaining what elements are being fused in its core?

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How likely is that the Blue whale is not the largest animal to have ever lived on our planet?

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According to current scientific thinking, would extraterrestrial life forms have familiar morphology due to convergent evolution?

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As a middle aged person, do I have the chance to watch a big astronomical event?

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Is there any big astronomical event scheduled in our life time?

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Why are stars and planets spherical while solar systems and galaxies are disc like?

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In general, are elite athletes healthier into later life?

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What is the immunological basis for COVID-19 virus infection being more fatal among males?

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Title	Upvotes	Mark as read	Favorited	Rating	Add to a list
How did the rabies virus evolve to cause the death of its host so quickly? From an evolutionary point of view, that appears counter productive?	447
Why is Neptune warmer than Uranus?	242
Is it possible to know what stage of its life is Betelgeuse at, pertaining what elements are being fused in its core?	10
How likely is that the Blue whale is not the largest animal to have ever lived on our planet?	1
According to current scientific thinking, would extraterrestrial life forms have familiar morphology due to convergent evolution?	1
As a middle aged person, do I have the chance to watch a big astronomical event?	1
Is there any big astronomical event scheduled in our life time?	1
Why are stars and planets spherical while solar systems and galaxies are disc like?	1
In general, are elite athletes healthier into later life?	1
What is the immunological basis for COVID-19 virus infection being more fatal among males?	1