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Sorry if this question is stupid: I was wondering if we do eventually get a spaceship to travel close to the speed of light (lightsail or whatever), would sensors be able to be quick enough to avoid or neutralize any obstacles as we hurdle through space?

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Why do members of animalia trnf to only be savory while plantae have such huge range of flavors?

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GMOs are safe. Is this because GMOs cannot be made to be unsafe, or because what is released to the public is rigorously tested and vetted for safety?

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Recently there have been some articles questioning the efficacy of flossing. Is there evidence that flossing is useful?

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Trying to come to conclusion. Is food dye safe for kids? Is there a consensus?

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What happens to insects if transported some distance?

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Can senses such as sight, smell and hearing be improved through use like muscles or brainpower?

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Why do we compare safety of various modes of travel in units of "distance traveled"?

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It seems that many people misuse 'average life expectancy' statistic. So, what is the metric that we are really looking for when we want to know how old people would live to in a specific time/place?

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What evolutionary purpose did organisms evolve to become complex?

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Sorry if this question is stupid: I was wondering if we do eventually get a spaceship to travel close to the speed of light (lightsail or whatever), would sensors be able to be quick enough to avoid or neutralize any obstacles as we hurdle through space?	1
Why do members of animalia trnf to only be savory while plantae have such huge range of flavors?	1
GMOs are safe. Is this because GMOs cannot be made to be unsafe, or because what is released to the public is rigorously tested and vetted for safety?	1
Recently there have been some articles questioning the efficacy of flossing. Is there evidence that flossing is useful?	1
Trying to come to conclusion. Is food dye safe for kids? Is there a consensus?	1
What happens to insects if transported some distance?	1
Can senses such as sight, smell and hearing be improved through use like muscles or brainpower?	1
Why do we compare safety of various modes of travel in units of "distance traveled"?	1
It seems that many people misuse 'average life expectancy' statistic. So, what is the metric that we are really looking for when we want to know how old people would live to in a specific time/place?	1
What evolutionary purpose did organisms evolve to become complex?	0