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How would an atmosphere twice as dense as that of Earth affect the transmission of sound? Would it be noisier? Quieter?

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When you boil gnocchi (the potato pasta), it initially sinks, then rises as it cooks. What changes to make the gnocchi less dense?

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How do plants protect themselves from sun damage?

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Could electrons or quarks be made of more fundamental sub-sub particles?

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If we accelerate a particle, how fast does it need to move before we can detect an increase in mass?

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Palm trees are really topheavy. Why do they resist breaking so much better than deciduous trees like poplars?

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I just learned how cosmic rays are primarily (positively charged) protons and atomic nuclei. How is their charge balanced?

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Why do thylakoids form stacks within the chloroplast?

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Can rare metals or other high atomic number metals ever become a negatively-charged ion?

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How many stars can co-exist in a single solar system?

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Title	Upvotes	Mark as read	Favorited	Rating	Add to a list
How would an atmosphere twice as dense as that of Earth affect the transmission of sound? Would it be noisier? Quieter?	18
When you boil gnocchi (the potato pasta), it initially sinks, then rises as it cooks. What changes to make the gnocchi less dense?	16
How do plants protect themselves from sun damage?	14
Could electrons or quarks be made of more fundamental sub-sub particles?	13
If we accelerate a particle, how fast does it need to move before we can detect an increase in mass?	12
Palm trees are really topheavy. Why do they resist breaking so much better than deciduous trees like poplars?	12
I just learned how cosmic rays are primarily (positively charged) protons and atomic nuclei. How is their charge balanced?	9
Why do thylakoids form stacks within the chloroplast?	8
Can rare metals or other high atomic number metals ever become a negatively-charged ion?	7
How many stars can co-exist in a single solar system?	7