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The phrase 'dimensions' is used in science fiction all the time as another plane of existence; what does theoretical physics say about dimensions and whether they exist or in what terms the word 'dimension' is used for in science?

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Is there a link between GMO crop consumption and food allergies?

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What type of lab is this? 1940s nuclear reactor?

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Can metal particles be suspended in liquid and then sprayed in a gas cloud?

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Has anyone examined the source of the perceived (or actual) increase in the frequency of allergies among children?

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Is it true that most modern foods and GMO crops are less nutritionally dense than crops that would have been in the ground say in the 1930s?

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Can we make plastic out of something other than petroleum products?

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Is there a name for the way we perceive movies in theaters vs at home?

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Given the immense potential dangers in creating a fully cognizant artificial intelligence (the Skynet scenario), why are AI scientists pursuing it and do they consider the possibilities of safeguards?

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[biology] Do plants get any benefit from being in darkness as part of the day-night cycle?

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Title	Upvotes	Mark as read	Favorited	Rating	Add to a list
The phrase 'dimensions' is used in science fiction all the time as another plane of existence; what does theoretical physics say about dimensions and whether they exist or in what terms the word 'dimension' is used for in science?	277
Is there a link between GMO crop consumption and food allergies?	1
What type of lab is this? 1940s nuclear reactor?	1
Can metal particles be suspended in liquid and then sprayed in a gas cloud?	1
Has anyone examined the source of the perceived (or actual) increase in the frequency of allergies among children?	1
Is it true that most modern foods and GMO crops are less nutritionally dense than crops that would have been in the ground say in the 1930s?	1
Can we make plastic out of something other than petroleum products?	1
Is there a name for the way we perceive movies in theaters vs at home?	1
Given the immense potential dangers in creating a fully cognizant artificial intelligence (the Skynet scenario), why are AI scientists pursuing it and do they consider the possibilities of safeguards?	1
[biology] Do plants get any benefit from being in darkness as part of the day-night cycle?	1