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Regarding superheavy elements, are there conditions under which they would be more stable?

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Can someone please watch this video starting at 0:55 (not the whole thing just the zero-point part) and explain to me why the Casimir Effect works if there is, as the man says, "on average" no net change in energy?

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What is the definition of observation (in a quantum mechanical sense)?

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Why do these two pictures of James Holmes look so different?

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How did venom evolve? What is the benefit of being slightly venomous?

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Why does China have such a monopoly on rare earth metals?

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Lobsters have blue blood due to a lack of haemoglobin. How do they transport oxygen around their body without it?

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What causes the jets from a quasar?

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Why does light slow down while travelling through something?

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another black hole question!

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Title	Upvotes	Mark as read	Favorited	Rating	Add to a list
Regarding superheavy elements, are there conditions under which they would be more stable?	5
Can someone please watch this video starting at 0:55 (not the whole thing just the zero-point part) and explain to me why the Casimir Effect works if there is, as the man says, "on average" no net change in energy?	5
What is the definition of observation (in a quantum mechanical sense)?	5
Why do these two pictures of James Holmes look so different?	5
How did venom evolve? What is the benefit of being slightly venomous?	3
Why does China have such a monopoly on rare earth metals?	3
Lobsters have blue blood due to a lack of haemoglobin. How do they transport oxygen around their body without it?	3
What causes the jets from a quasar?	2
Why does light slow down while travelling through something?	2
another black hole question!	2