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If I were to strike a tuning fork in space(without dampening from air), would the metal vibrate indefinitely? Would this be an effective way to store energy?

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What's limiting the bandwidth being sent back by Mars rovers/other space probes?

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As a 21 year old male in the United States, is it statistically necessary for me to have children?

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I keep seeing the "Scientists still don't understand why we NEED to sleep" copypasta going around on facebook. Is this true?

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Is there a way to calculate how hot my food will be after x amount of time in the microwave?

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If I dissolve one tablespoon of sugar in one cup of hot water, does the volume of the water-sugar solution increase by one teaspoon?

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Is it possible to create a truly neutral magnetic field on earth?

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Does the Curiosty Rover ever have down time?

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Are there any other creatures that require a "monopoly of their space" like humans?

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Ignoring temperature concerns, what would happen if our lungs were filled with liquid oxygen? Would we be able to hold our "breath" indefinitely, or would we "drown?"

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Title	Upvotes	Mark as read	Favorited	Rating	Add to a list
If I were to strike a tuning fork in space(without dampening from air), would the metal vibrate indefinitely? Would this be an effective way to store energy?	257
What's limiting the bandwidth being sent back by Mars rovers/other space probes?	6
As a 21 year old male in the United States, is it statistically necessary for me to have children?	1
I keep seeing the "Scientists still don't understand why we NEED to sleep" copypasta going around on facebook. Is this true?	1
Is there a way to calculate how hot my food will be after x amount of time in the microwave?	1
If I dissolve one tablespoon of sugar in one cup of hot water, does the volume of the water-sugar solution increase by one teaspoon?	1
Is it possible to create a truly neutral magnetic field on earth?	1
Does the Curiosty Rover ever have down time?	1
Are there any other creatures that require a "monopoly of their space" like humans?	1
Ignoring temperature concerns, what would happen if our lungs were filled with liquid oxygen? Would we be able to hold our "breath" indefinitely, or would we "drown?"	1