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If nearly 100 billion solar neutrinos pass through every square centimeter of our body each second, why don't these neutrinos convert neutrons in our bodies into protons, potentially harming us?

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In the Pale Blue Dot picture, why is the Earth the only relatively bright object? Where is the Sun and other planets and why aren't they visible?

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Why does rubbing a contact injury relieve pain?

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What happens to the structures of molecules when they are burned or "used up"?

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Why can mosquitos transmit some diseases, like malaria, but not others, like HIV/AIDS?

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Is there any science behind the saying: A red sky at night - it's a sailor's delight, a red sky in the morning - it's a sailor's warning?

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How can some whales, sharks, and other fish survive at extreme pressures at the bottom of the ocean while we cannot?

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Why is cross-specie fertilization impossible?

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Why does background light flicker in slow motion video?

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How are animals able to recognize social rankings among their species?

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Title	Upvotes	Mark as read	Favorited	Rating	Add to a list
If nearly 100 billion solar neutrinos pass through every square centimeter of our body each second, why don't these neutrinos convert neutrons in our bodies into protons, potentially harming us?	3177
In the Pale Blue Dot picture, why is the Earth the only relatively bright object? Where is the Sun and other planets and why aren't they visible?	76
Why does rubbing a contact injury relieve pain?	3
What happens to the structures of molecules when they are burned or "used up"?	3
Why can mosquitos transmit some diseases, like malaria, but not others, like HIV/AIDS?	3
Is there any science behind the saying: A red sky at night - it's a sailor's delight, a red sky in the morning - it's a sailor's warning?	3
How can some whales, sharks, and other fish survive at extreme pressures at the bottom of the ocean while we cannot?	2
Why is cross-specie fertilization impossible?	2
Why does background light flicker in slow motion video?	1
How are animals able to recognize social rankings among their species?	1