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Physicists of Reddit - in layman's terms, what are some cool things we know today that we didn't 30 years ago?

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What do we actually learn from genomic sequencing, and how can that information currently be applied (as opposed to being saved for as-yet undeveloped applications?)

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Evolution question too long for a title.

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How long do photovoltaics last? Will they degrade over time, or just stop working? What component tends to break first?

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Why do dogs prefer to pee on vertical objects rather than on flat ground? Do other mammals do the same? If not, why not?

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Why do people scream when they're frightened? Are women really more prone to screaming? If so, is it a conditioned response?

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(In layman's terms) what's the most amazing fact you've recently learned?

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If space is a vacuum, how do rocket thrusters work if there's nothing for them to push against?

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How is the quality of writing in your field?

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Before color blindness was 'discovered', were color blind people seen as being insane or liars?

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Title	Upvotes	Mark as read	Favorited	Rating	Add to a list
Physicists of Reddit - in layman's terms, what are some cool things we know today that we didn't 30 years ago?	218
What do we actually learn from genomic sequencing, and how can that information currently be applied (as opposed to being saved for as-yet undeveloped applications?)	5
Evolution question too long for a title.	4
How long do photovoltaics last? Will they degrade over time, or just stop working? What component tends to break first?	3
Why do dogs prefer to pee on vertical objects rather than on flat ground? Do other mammals do the same? If not, why not?	2
Why do people scream when they're frightened? Are women really more prone to screaming? If so, is it a conditioned response?	1
(In layman's terms) what's the most amazing fact you've recently learned?	1
If space is a vacuum, how do rocket thrusters work if there's nothing for them to push against?	1
How is the quality of writing in your field?	1
Before color blindness was 'discovered', were color blind people seen as being insane or liars?	1