/u/foodfighter's posts in /r/askscience
Is there a proof that the maximum value for the multiplication of a set of positive numbers of finite sum is achieved when the numbers are all "e"?
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Is the life-arc of a star determined 100% by its starting mass, or are there other factors involved?
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Is there a material that is the equivalent of a superconductor, but for light instead of electricity?
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If the plasma in a fusion reactor is so hot (literally milllions of degC) and tightly contained in complex magnetic fields, how could we reliably and repeatably remove the heat from this plasma to put it to use generating electricity, etc.?
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What (if anything) besides the new Delta variant has made Covid so much more deadly among the unvaccinated?
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When an acid is mixed with a base, does a neutralization reaction *always* occur, and if so, what determines the rate of this reaction? (backstory in text)
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Did the recent Tonga eruption cause any measurable effects to factors affecting ongoing climate change?
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Are *all* known drupelet aggregate fruits (such as raspberries and blackberries) safe for human consumption, or are there any known examples of them which are toxic?
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