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What are the criteria for having a species declared extinct? How are scientists so sure that there is not one single animal of a species left?

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On this the anniversary of its discovery, why is the axis of Uranus rotation tilted sideways, and have there been any exoplanets discovered with the same feature?

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Why is the Griffith Observatory located in LA, one of the top light polluted places in the world?

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Is the reason we don't give mythological names to exoplanets because of the sheer number being discovered or some other reason?

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How does the quantum internet differ from the conventional internet?

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How difficult is cancer of the appendix to treat?

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When will we get to the point of no return in regards to global warming and what do we have to do now to prevent getting there?

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What’s the scientific reason for the perception of time moving faster when you’re having fun?

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Why are high ABV liquors like Everclear odorless and tasteless if they are higher potency?

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If we have telescopes to observe distant galaxies, why hasn't a similar device been invented to observe the hidden parts of the ocean?

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Title	Upvotes	Mark as read	Favorited	Rating	Add to a list
What are the criteria for having a species declared extinct? How are scientists so sure that there is not one single animal of a species left?	19
On this the anniversary of its discovery, why is the axis of Uranus rotation tilted sideways, and have there been any exoplanets discovered with the same feature?	14
Why is the Griffith Observatory located in LA, one of the top light polluted places in the world?	7
Is the reason we don't give mythological names to exoplanets because of the sheer number being discovered or some other reason?	1
How does the quantum internet differ from the conventional internet?	1
How difficult is cancer of the appendix to treat?	1
When will we get to the point of no return in regards to global warming and what do we have to do now to prevent getting there?	1
What’s the scientific reason for the perception of time moving faster when you’re having fun?	1
Why are high ABV liquors like Everclear odorless and tasteless if they are higher potency?	1
If we have telescopes to observe distant galaxies, why hasn't a similar device been invented to observe the hidden parts of the ocean?	1