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How do we know the chemical composition of the Earth's core?

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Can a moon have a moon? What limits the "levels" of satellite that can exist in a stable solar system?

433 upvotes • r/askscience

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Why do the melting points of linear alkanes form a zig-zag curve?

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If the atmosphere was twice as dense, would fluctuations in weather be more or less severe?

323 upvotes • r/askscience

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What causes the stinging sensation when you get soap in the eyes?

279 upvotes • r/askscience

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Why are opals iridescent?

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If I condensed one solar mass of pure Helium, would it form a functional star?

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Could information ever be encoded and transmitted in gravity waves?

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Roast beef turns grey-brown when fully cooked, but smoked meat becomes red, instead. How does smoke change how the meat cooks? What's the chemistry of this reaction?

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What causes "legs" - the droplets on the side of wine or whiskey glasses - and why do they form with some alcoholic drinks but not others?

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Title	Upvotes	Subreddit	Mark as read	Favorited	Rating	Add to a list
How do we know the chemical composition of the Earth's core?	513	askscience
Can a moon have a moon? What limits the "levels" of satellite that can exist in a stable solar system?	433	askscience
Why do the melting points of linear alkanes form a zig-zag curve?	364	askscience
If the atmosphere was twice as dense, would fluctuations in weather be more or less severe?	323	askscience
What causes the stinging sensation when you get soap in the eyes?	279	askscience
Why are opals iridescent?	265	askscience
If I condensed one solar mass of pure Helium, would it form a functional star?	95	askscience
Could information ever be encoded and transmitted in gravity waves?	78	askscience
Roast beef turns grey-brown when fully cooked, but smoked meat becomes red, instead. How does smoke change how the meat cooks? What's the chemistry of this reaction?	55	askscience
What causes "legs" - the droplets on the side of wine or whiskey glasses - and why do they form with some alcoholic drinks but not others?	36	askscience