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Several major regions in the world are experiencing long-lasting droughts. Is the total precipitation in the world declining? Shouldn’t warmer seas lead to more precipitation?

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Would a quadcopter function on Mars?

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Could anyone with a big enough antenna intercept the mars rover transmissions?

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How far could a near-space jumper like Felix travel horizontally if they wore a wing suit?

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The universe appears to be expanding, but space is curved. Shouldn’t this mean that an ever expanding universe will eventually contract?

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Since Mars's atmosphere is mostly carbon dioxide, shouldn't it be super hot?

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How long can transplanted organs survive when going from an old donor to a young recipient?

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It seems like the go to response in America from overweight people is that their weight is a result of a medical condition. Let's assume that's the case. If so, why do other countries not have a similar incidence of obesity?

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If a device could be made that could separate the carbon and oxygen atoms when you exhale, how long could you breathe underwater with one breath of air?

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Seems like everyday I'm reading about cures or treatments for major diseases. How long until we start seeing these medical miracles in practice? Is that time longer than it used to be?

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Title	Upvotes	Mark as read	Favorited	Rating	Add to a list
Several major regions in the world are experiencing long-lasting droughts. Is the total precipitation in the world declining? Shouldn’t warmer seas lead to more precipitation?	293
Would a quadcopter function on Mars?	15
Could anyone with a big enough antenna intercept the mars rover transmissions?	2
How far could a near-space jumper like Felix travel horizontally if they wore a wing suit?	2
The universe appears to be expanding, but space is curved. Shouldn’t this mean that an ever expanding universe will eventually contract?	1
Since Mars's atmosphere is mostly carbon dioxide, shouldn't it be super hot?	1
How long can transplanted organs survive when going from an old donor to a young recipient?	1
It seems like the go to response in America from overweight people is that their weight is a result of a medical condition. Let's assume that's the case. If so, why do other countries not have a similar incidence of obesity?	1
If a device could be made that could separate the carbon and oxygen atoms when you exhale, how long could you breathe underwater with one breath of air?	1
Seems like everyday I'm reading about cures or treatments for major diseases. How long until we start seeing these medical miracles in practice? Is that time longer than it used to be?	1