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Life based on elements other than carbon has been discussed previously here, and this left me with a question. Is it possible to have life based on things that are not cells?

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Does light take up space?

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What would the sun look like from something as far away as the "new" planet?

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If I don't know what an element is, but I know how many protons / electrons / neutrons it has, Would I be able to tell what element it is, and how it behaves?

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How would we know if we find life in another planet?

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In video games, water / other fluids are never perfectly realistic. How much memory would it take to simulate every single atom of water in a glass? Is it possible that we would ever have such technology?

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Has any other species ever shown interest in cosmetic items?

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If I was in a vacuum with nothing but an oxygen mask, what would happen to my body?

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Life based on elements other than carbon has been discussed previously here, and this left me with a question. Is it possible to have life based on things that are not cells?	1
Does light take up space?	1
What would the sun look like from something as far away as the "new" planet?	1
If I don't know what an element is, but I know how many protons / electrons / neutrons it has, Would I be able to tell what element it is, and how it behaves?	1
How would we know if we find life in another planet?	1
In video games, water / other fluids are never perfectly realistic. How much memory would it take to simulate every single atom of water in a glass? Is it possible that we would ever have such technology?	1
Has any other species ever shown interest in cosmetic items?	1
If I was in a vacuum with nothing but an oxygen mask, what would happen to my body?	1