/u/the_humeister's posts in /r/askscience

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Why is stable matter only composed of protons, neutrons, and electrons? Why aren't there other stable combinations of elementary particles?

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Does the fact that neutron stars are held together by gravity rather than the strong nuclear force change the stability of the neutrons in them? Or do they still have a 15 minute half-life?

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In a fusion reaction, how are nuclei able to fuse when they're mostly empty space?

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Where is the worn off rubber from car tires?

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Once a dwarf star cools enough, would humans be able to stand on the surface without dying?

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What is the earliest that our current technology level could have been achieved?

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How do we know we're not made of antimatter? Or did we just arbitrarily choose what we're not made up of as "antimatter"?

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Do Mosquitoes have any redeeming qualities?

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Why is the expansion of space allowed to happen faster than the speed of light?

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Why aren't trucks more aerodynamic?

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Title	Upvotes	Mark as read	Favorited	Rating	Add to a list
Why is stable matter only composed of protons, neutrons, and electrons? Why aren't there other stable combinations of elementary particles?	19
Does the fact that neutron stars are held together by gravity rather than the strong nuclear force change the stability of the neutrons in them? Or do they still have a 15 minute half-life?	15
In a fusion reaction, how are nuclei able to fuse when they're mostly empty space?	6
Where is the worn off rubber from car tires?	2
Once a dwarf star cools enough, would humans be able to stand on the surface without dying?	1
What is the earliest that our current technology level could have been achieved?	1
How do we know we're not made of antimatter? Or did we just arbitrarily choose what we're not made up of as "antimatter"?	1
Do Mosquitoes have any redeeming qualities?	1
Why is the expansion of space allowed to happen faster than the speed of light?	1
Why aren't trucks more aerodynamic?	1