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<|im_start|>user ELI5: Why do scientists commonly say that a planet cannot support life, if we don't know what type of life we're looking for? When people say that a planet cannot support life, it's interpreted that it's human life that can't exist, but if we were truly looking for alien life then surely we don't know ...
<|im_start|>user ELI5: What "Real Hacking" Is Everytime I see a post about supposed hacking scandals across the web, it's inevitably met with responses like "those guys weren't hackers, they just did xyz, anyone could do that" What exactly does more sophisticated hacking entail that these people are not doing? What ki...
<|im_start|>user ELi5: What are the colors and shapes I see when I'm in a 100% pitch black room with my eyes wide open?<|im_end|> <|im_start|>assistant Those shapes and colours are called ‘phosphenes’. This is the result of your brain ‘seeing’, interpreting and offering stimuli to you. Your eyes are connected to your ...
<|im_start|>user ELI5: Why do US gold coins have a particular value (i.e $25) attached to them if the gold itself is worth hundreds, if not thousands of dollars? https://invest.usgoldbureau.com/50-gold-american-eagle-1-troy-oz-gold-coin-bu?custentity_campaign_search=AdWords&amp;custentity_campaign_type=Search&amp;custe...
<|im_start|>user [DC] What is Hunter Zolomon's power. What does altering time relative to himself mean?<|im_end|> <|im_start|>assistant The equation for velocity is speed = distance / time. The Flashes alter the first part of the equation, while Zolomon alters the third part - while they move fast because they increase...
<|im_start|>user [SUPERMAN] When Kal was first launched to earth, wouldn't he be completely vulnerable to most of earth's diseases?<|im_end|> <|im_start|>assistant Most diseases are species specific or limited to one or two species. As an alien, he's likely not vulnerable to any Earth based virus. Plus while the sun ...
<|im_start|>user [Local 58] Would it be possible to survive the events of “Weather Service”? If so, what would you need to do to survive? Let’s say that hypothetically, the events of the Local 58 video called “Weather Service” occured. It is dangerous to look at the moon and mirrors are also dangerous. Would it be poss...
<|im_start|>user ELI5: If there were no poor people and everyone in the world made a good living, how would that change things from how they are now? There are no poor people, everybody makes more than enough to get by, how would it change every day life? I'm sure it's a substantial change but i'm having a hard time im...
<|im_start|>user ELI5: Can mobile phones get viruses like other computers? If not, why ? Why don't we have to worry about our iPhones or Droids getting viruses or malware like we do with laptops or other computers?<|im_end|> <|im_start|>assistant Generally speaking: yes, they can. However, they are far less targeted t...
<|im_start|>user How do computers do mathematical functions? What I am wondering: * Is there a faster method for multiplication than repeated addition? * (I have heard somewhere on YouTube that this can be used for division.) * Is there a faster method for exponentiation than repeated multiplication? * If such meth...
<|im_start|>user ELI5: Why does pushing on your closed eyelids gives you weird visions? I can feel even depth of it (no drugs involved) and it's really weird, because i can see sometimes similar visions.<|im_end|> <|im_start|>assistant Increasing the pressure inside the eyeball (eg. by gently pressing on them, raising ...
<|im_start|>user What are the disadvantages and differences of the Windows 'registry' model vs. whatever Mac OS X and Linux use? I've heard for years that the registry "sucks" and it's the prime culprit for Windows installs seeming to decline in performance over time. So what makes whatever Mac OS X and Linux uses bett...
<|im_start|>user CMV: “Don’t talk religion/politics at a party” is just an admission that you don’t know how to navigate complex topics in mixed company So I’m at a house warming party the other day for some late 20’s friends of mine. They’ve made an effort to make it calm and classy, there’s smooth jazz and dip and st...
<|im_start|>user [Robotics] What happens if the two clauses of The First Law of Robotics conflict with each other? So Asimov's first law of robotics states a robot cannot harm a human being, or through inaction, allow a human being to come to harm. But what if someone was to point a gun at a person, and tell a robot it...
<|im_start|>user CMV: Getting permanently sterilized is something that should not be rejected by medical professionals unless it's illegal by law I won't discuss the countries that have laws in place that are against sterilization and usually also things like abortion and sometimes even contraception, obviously I am co...
<|im_start|>user ELI5: Why do some drinks like beer or coffee make me have to pee so quickly and frequently?<|im_end|> <|im_start|>assistant The term for theses kinds of things is "diuretic". They suppress the bodies natural mechanism for retaining water. When you suppress this, more water makes it through the kidneys ...
<|im_start|>user CMV: If marijuana should be legal, LSD should be legal. 1. LSD makes people happy - not harmful. 2. LSD is safer than alcohol, on all counts. 3. LSD can generate tax revenue when legalized 4. LSD is not a neurotoxin and causes no physical harm. 5. LSD is not lethal and hasn't killed anyone. 6. LSD that...
<|im_start|>user ELI5: Why are cashews so much more expensive then peanuts?<|im_end|> <|im_start|>assistant Peanuts grow in the ground, can be mass harvested by machines, and are safe to eat in their raw state. Cashews have to be hand picked from trees, are highly poisonous in their raw state, in fact one of the most ...
<|im_start|>user CMV: The notion of changing and identifying as a different gender doesn't make sense at its core. I believe that gender is a social construct. I also believe it is a social construct built around our sexes and not its own thing. Meaning that the initial traits each sex showed is how we began to expect ...
<|im_start|>user How fast would I have to launch a radio for the Doppler effect to allow me to see the radio waves?<|im_end|> <|im_start|>assistant Do you mean to ask how fast a source emitting radio waves would have to be directly traveling with respect to you for you to detect the waves as visible light? If that is y...
<|im_start|>user ELI5: How/Why are we continually discovering more numbers of Pi? I took Calculus in high school so I understand the concept of Pi but I just don't understand how we keep discovering more and more numbers in the decimal. I get that it's infinite but how are people discovering more minuscule numbers in ...
<|im_start|>user ELI5: How do self driving cars work? Are their only approved routes where it can be on autopilot (more details inside)? Would self driving cars only be able to auto pilot on "identifiable routes". For example, are essentially all roads programmed so that the car knows the amount of lanes (for lane swit...
<|im_start|>user Why are farmers politically powerful enough to get large subsidies despite being a very small part of the population? E.g. in the US and EU there are large subsidies for farmers.<|im_end|> <|im_start|>assistant There are various reasons, but one part of the explanation comes from the dependence of soci...
<|im_start|>user ELI5: What is the dot/shape in your vision after looking into a light or the sun?<|im_end|> <|im_start|>assistant The light-sensitive cells need a little while to regenerate before they can detect the next photon. If all fire at the same time in a spot, you basically have a "hole" in your vision for li...
<|im_start|>user ELI5: Why are balloons so loud when popped<|im_end|> <|im_start|>assistant Ears work by picking up on subtle vibrations in the air. The compressed air in a balloon being suddenly released sends a shock wave through the air, much stronger than normal sounds, so it's crazy loud. (volume comes from the st...
<|im_start|>user Why can't we have a perfectly monochromatic light? In my textbook, it says that (in the context of the double slit experiment) that a perfectly monochromatic light will be ideal for the experiment, but that simply isn't possible to obtain, and a range of about 10-15 nm wavelength is used. Why can't we ...
<|im_start|>user ELI5: Why does it "hurt" when you swing at a baseball but miss?<|im_end|> <|im_start|>assistant Basically your brain analyses from past experience how much force you need to swing with to hit the ball, and usually goes overboard because you want to hit it hard. If you're just swinging in the air withou...
<|im_start|>user Is corruption inevitable? With the current political climate, I was musing on corruption and I was wondering if Corruption is inevitable once you are in a position of power. Is there a natural tendency for favoritism in people? In our daily lives, we all witness and are part of low-stake dishonesty whi...
<|im_start|>user What makes paper fresh from the copier hot? Why don't inkjet printers produce the same amount of heat as copiers do?<|im_end|> <|im_start|>assistant Laser printers and photocopiers don't work under the same principle as an inkjet printer. When you make a photocopy, the first step is to give an electros...
<|im_start|>user ELI5: What goes into the process of designing an automated factory? How are they designed? Who is involved? Do companies buy machines from other places or do they build them themselves?<|im_end|> <|im_start|>assistant Lots of engineers involved. Assuming the company is already making a product by hand,...
<|im_start|>user What actually is Critical Theory? It seems like it’s become a buzzword recently but I very often hear conflicting politicised definitions. Upon doing a quick google of the term I can’t say I found a consistent or understandable (at least for me) definition. It often seems to be used in the same breath...
<|im_start|>user [Pokemon] Why do the different city's gyms come at different levels of difficulty? Aside from the fact that the gyms become increasingly more difficult due to your character needing to level up their pokemon, how can the gyms within a region have such a large difference in difficulty?<|im_end|> <|im_st...
<|im_start|>user ELI5: Why does paper turn hard after you left it in your pocket and washed the pants in the washing machine?<|im_end|> <|im_start|>assistant Paper is made up of fibres, during the manufacturing process the fibres are manipulated to form a nice thin mesh that allows them to flex. Once you put the paper ...
<|im_start|>user [ELI5]: When governments print more new money, who gets it first (and gets to spend it before inflation kicks in)? To make it more clear. This is not regarding government printing money to replace decaying bills. I'm curious about how new money is introduced in the economy (someone must be getting it f...
<|im_start|>user What is expected to go on an undergraduate CV/Resume? I am applying for a psychology REU for this summer and they have requested a CV/resume for my application. I am not sure what to put on there. If I were a graduate student or an upcoming professor, I might have a lot more material but as a young und...
<|im_start|>user Watching Planet Earth and the opening scene is a group of penguins grouped together in temperatures of -70c, how do these animals live in these extreme frozen places without freezing solid like something does when you put it in the freezer?<|im_end|> <|im_start|>assistant Insulation and food. Living b...
<|im_start|>user [Smash Bros.] How does Smash work? Do they just wait in a lobby to battle or get taken from their worlds when they are chosen? Certain characters have show prior knowledge of Smash such as Ryu in this trailer saying "So this is Smash."? Do they remember Smash offscreen in their own worlds? Does Mario h...
<|im_start|>user I think stereotypes are funny and people should lighten up, CMV .<|im_end|> <|im_start|>assistant what special insight do you think that you have that gives you better authority than someone else as to what is and isn't offensive? if a black person says, "hey, that joke about black people being lazy hu...
<|im_start|>user Should I read Leviathan if I am interested in contemporary political philosophy? Just wondering if the book has value besides being part of the interesting history of philosophy. Thank you!<|im_end|> <|im_start|>assistant Certainly it isn't strictly required reading but it is a kind of shared cultural ...
<|im_start|>user ELI5: why don't the parts of our skin that are always touching, like our toes, get contact sores?<|im_end|> <|im_start|>assistant Go hiking for several miles. Blisters and hotspots are a common injury. Many native people who walk barefoot, and long distance walkers develop a thick layer of hard dead sk...
<|im_start|>user When overweight people lose a lot of weight due to illness, is it kind of "helpful", "healthy" or "beneficial?" once they overcome the illness?<|im_end|> <|im_start|>assistant You'd get all the benefits of dieting to lose weight however you'd miss out on the benefits of exercise, in fact your cardiovas...
<|im_start|>user ELI5: How does new city formation works in US? If me and my 50 friend purchase land in middle of nowhere, build homes and start living there, will it be designated as city by state government?<|im_end|> <|im_start|>assistant Each state is a little different, but generally it goes like this: -Starts of...
<|im_start|>user Why do microwaves cook/heat things faster than ovens, when ovens reach higher temperatures? e.g stick a Hot Pocket in the microwave and you’re good to go in about 2 1/2 minutes, but put it in the oven, and it takes about 10-15. According to the box, anyway.<|im_end|> <|im_start|>assistant A microwave w...
<|im_start|>user ELI5: How do our eyes "lock on" to objects, keeping them in constant focus despite movement, to the point where un-focusing takes conscious effort?<|im_end|> <|im_start|>assistant Our evolutionary needs required us to be able to narrowly focus on specific objects at specific distances, be it a branch w...
<|im_start|>user ELI5:What is a freebase drug? I hear crack cocaine is the freebase form of cocaine. What does this mean? What is freebase? What is hydrochloride and why is it in cocaine? Why can't people just smoke powder cocaine?<|im_end|> <|im_start|>assistant A lot of drugs are bases as in acids and bases. Since...
<|im_start|>user How early in life does a child recognize themself in a picture or mirror?<|im_end|> <|im_start|>assistant What you're asking is related to the mirror test, used to test development in children (theory of mind). Children usually recognize themselves with 65% accuracy at around age 2+, 50% at age 1. So y...
<|im_start|>user CMV: while both feminists and MRAs have valid points, they both blow their issues out of proportion. I think depending on what you want out of life, there are key advantages to being either a man or a woman. Given what you want out of life, there is definitely discrimination that you will face as a man...
<|im_start|>user CMV: There is disturbingly little diversity in the personalities of those in power (executives, media figureheads, star actors/directors, etc..) Men and women get to their positions of power in all industries by "being go-getters", ignoring boundaries, and asking for forgiveness later because this show...
<|im_start|>user How long after death does all electrical activity in the brain cease?<|im_end|> <|im_start|>assistant There’s multiple definitions of death, and it actually varies by area. Most definitions look at cardiac death and brain death. Cardiac death is when there is no heart beat. Without blood flow deliverin...
<|im_start|>user CMV: U.S. Government interference made healthcare expensive. My position is that the U.S. government is responsible for healthcare being so extraordinarily expensive. The U.S. “health care cost crisis” didn’t start until 1965. The government increased demand with the passage of Medicare and Medicaid w...
<|im_start|>user ELI5: How is a currency's "value" determined?<|im_end|> <|im_start|>assistant Supply and demand. If the demand for a certain type of currency increases (i.e. more people want it) and the supply stays constant, the value of the currency increases. Conversely, if the supply of a certain type of currenc...
<|im_start|>user ELI5 How do we know which colors different animals see? Also, would we know if a specific animal had color blindness?<|im_end|> <|im_start|>assistant Dissect their eyes to see the actual color detecting cells and test what light they respond to. The cone cells have specific proteins tasked with reacti...
<|im_start|>user ELI5: How does cold weather cause our noses to run?<|im_end|> <|im_start|>assistant The drainage system for your eyes nose mouth and ears all connects in canals and reservoirs in your skull. At lower than normal temperatures (and windy conditions) the pressure of water in the air is lower and because o...
<|im_start|>user ELI5: How a battery is able to charge wirelessly<|im_end|> <|im_start|>assistant To simplify things, let's think of electricity as movement, say, waves. Waves carry a certain energy, which is why a boat will rock if the sea is wavy. Now, imagine our boat. Imagine you have on the boat a bathtub full of...
<|im_start|>user [Ant man and the Wasp] How do the shrunken vehicles travel at the same rate as their regular size? The engine rpm would have to increase at an incredible rate. The wheels would have to turn exponentially faster. The transmission....... I am willing to accept "Pym particles" but if there is any plausib...
<|im_start|>user Eli5: Why did civilizations such as the Pre Dorset, Thule, and Inuit not migrate south if their environments were so harsh and extreme? I read a few articles where some of these civilizations main focus was keeping warm because they were located so far north. So why would they not migrate more south?<|...
<|im_start|>user Why is the man o war jelly fish considered a colony of cells as opposed to one organism? I'm trying to understand the functional difference between the various zooids in this siphonophore. It seems as though all zooids branch from the same egg (I think? ) so theoretically they should share the same DNA...
<|im_start|>user ELI5: How is there nothing in space? I get that there isn’t necessarily air like we have in our atmosphere on Earth, but how can there be nothing?<|im_end|> <|im_start|>assistant Most theories think the universe started out as mostly gaseous, but particles of matter attract each other through the force...
<|im_start|>user ELI5: Cars have an “idle speed” where the engine still runs even without pressing the gas. What happens when you’re pressing the brake and completely still? How is the engine not harmed since it’s still running?<|im_end|> <|im_start|>assistant Automatic transmissions have a fluid coupling between the e...
<|im_start|>user CMV: The label "Feminism" should be dropped for a much more equal and non-gender label. Please leave the footnote below the following line, but remember to delete this sentence by replacing it with the body of your post. _____ So I'll start with saying that I have long considered myself a feminist. I ...
<|im_start|>user [Pacific Rim] Why do the pilots need to talk at all if they're already in each other's heads? Wouldn't they already know what the other wants to do before even saying anything?<|im_end|> <|im_start|>assistant It's a logging feature for command to be able to get general notions from their pilots. While ...
<|im_start|>user ELI5 How does an EMP work, what exactly would it effect, and what could you do to protect your must have electronics?<|im_end|> <|im_start|>assistant An EMP ( Electro-Magnetic Pulse) damages/disables/disrupts electronic devices by inducing current into the circuitry. this causes all sorts of issues wit...
<|im_start|>user I need to write my PhD Thesis: Why do I feel like I'm facing a massive insurmountable wall I need to start and finish in 3 months time or less. I have written 3 papers, one published, one in limbo other will be submitted. I find what I've done to be worth something and I've learnt and grown a lot in th...
<|im_start|>user ELI5: How come when saying "woman" and "women", we change the sound of the o?<|im_end|> <|im_start|>assistant Why English words are pronounced the way they are is an extremely complex topic that involves the study of the evolution of languages as well as cultural and societal influences on languages. ...
<|im_start|>user I think that standardized tests are a waste of time and resources. CMV. Please note that I am not referring to the SATs or other tests of that nature because I can understand why they exist for the purpose of college. I am also American so I am mainly referring to american tests as I don't know much ab...
<|im_start|>user ELI5: Why is there only one evolutionary tree on earth? Doesn't this mean that life is extremely rare? As I understand it, scientists believe that all life on earth has a common ancestor, which formed through natural processes billions of years ago. Why is it that this only happened once? Just like the...
<|im_start|>user ELI5: How can I kill a plant by overwatering it, yet propagations of the same plant will grow in water?<|im_end|> <|im_start|>assistant Overwatering is not about the amount of water, it's about the frequency of waterings, In fact you can literally inundate most common houseplants in tons of water and t...
<|im_start|>user Dear r/askscience: there's no need to tag "evolution" onto the end of every biology-related question. Evolutionary explanations are often the best and most interesting, but most of the time I feel like people tag that onto the end of their question to add some formality or forced intelligence onto the ...
<|im_start|>user ELI5: Why do some clear liquids turn foggy when mixed together? Working at a bar, have always wondered why clear (pilsner) beer and clear apple cider turn foggy when mixed together. I'm sure there are plenty other examples. How is this, and why are substances clear or foggy in the first place?<|im_end|...
<|im_start|>user ELI5: What factors caused India and China to have such large populations? I know they are relatively large countries that have been inhabited for a very long time, but so is Europe if taken as a whole. Yet Europe only has about half as many people as just one of these two countries. What historical fac...
<|im_start|>user [Quantum Mechanics] How does the true randomness nature of quantum particles affect the macroscopic world ? **tl;dr How does the true randomness nature of quantum particles affect the macroscopic world?** **Example :** If I toss a coin, I could predict the outcome if I knew all of the initial conditi...
<|im_start|>user [Mass Effect] Which species (from any fictional universe) would the Salarians choose to uplift into galactic civilisation? They already uplifted the Krogan and were attempting to do the same with the Yahg. What other species would the Salarians deem worthy?<|im_end|> <|im_start|>assistant Salarians upl...
<|im_start|>user How far would a super tanker run aground? I once heard that if a super tanker ran on shore at full speed it would travel a pretty decent distance on land due to the massive momentum. Approimately what distance would a super tanker travel on the ground if it ran full speed up on the beach?<|im_end|> <...
<|im_start|>user [Superman] [MiB] It comes to the attention of the MiB that Superman is here illegally, how would the MiB handle this situation<|im_end|> <|im_start|>assistant There is a very important doctrine in MiB-HQ: "If an alien gives every indication of benevolence towards Earth-Life *and* has the ability to ca...
<|im_start|>user Why is an electron microscope more detailed than than a (light) microscope? When I see images from electron microscopes it seems we are able to look at smaller objects than light microscopes. Why?<|im_end|> <|im_start|>assistant To put it simply the wavelength of a light photon is much, much bigger tha...
<|im_start|>user I hold the view that homosexuality is biologically backwards. CMV For the record, I harbour no ill will to anyone gay, nor do I care to restrict which two people can decide to love each other and marry. People should be able to do whatever they want as long as it doesn't impact anyone else. My point is...
<|im_start|>user ELI5: If 90dB is approximately the volume of a hairdryer and 90dB is the maximum volume for car exhausts, why do many cars sound louder than a hairdryer?<|im_end|> <|im_start|>assistant Measurements of soundpressure are not always taken at the same distance, but rather at a distance that makes sense. F...
<|im_start|>user [General] Why, in battles for the balance of Light &amp; Dark/Good &amp; Evil/Positive &amp; Negative/etc., does the end result always seem to skew in favor of the "good" side, rather than an actual balance?<|im_end|> <|im_start|>assistant I think the other answers miss your question. Good tends to tri...
<|im_start|>user How do you get energy from electromagnetic radiation? Is this even possible, if not, why can't we? Or explain how we already do.<|im_end|> <|im_start|>assistant You can harness the energy in electromagnetic radiation by absorbing it. Photovoltaic cells absorb light and produce electricity. Other syst...
<|im_start|>user I believe the most "scientific" stance in Religion is agnosticism. CMV First of all, let me say that I do not condemn religion as a whole, and I think everyone is free to decide what to believe in. My problem is with the "internet atheists" who claim they are the champions of science and Bill DeGrasse...
<|im_start|>user [general] why is mars always seen as the center of industry/shipbuilding and not the moon as seen in 40k, star trek, the expanse the moon is closer so it would likely be a major section of earth security and fall within coverage or earth defense fleet. lower gravity so easier to get stuff off out of ...
<|im_start|>user CMV: The average college student should go to community college and live at home and transfer to your local state school while still living at home. Just my thoughts on the student loan crisis. My wife and I both went to community college and local state schools while living at home to save money. We ...
<|im_start|>user How small can you make a flame?<|im_end|> <|im_start|>assistant This is actually an active area of research! The real answer depends on a few factors, the most important being: How stable do you want your flame to be? Analytical chemists are trying to create smaller flames, in an effort to detect molec...
<|im_start|>user How can I conceptualize the way my cat thinks? I find myself thinking a lot about my cat’s psychological well-being. It’s obvious to me that he doesn’t think the way I do, and I understand intellectually that his is a “lower” or less capable intelligence than mine. But I don’t really understand what th...
<|im_start|>user When would economic growth decrease the living standards of a countries citizens?<|im_end|> <|im_start|>assistant It would be possible for the standard of living of the majority to fall in a relative sense if all of the gains (in terms of income) accrue to a select few in the society, and inflation res...
<|im_start|>user CMV: There are no natural rights. I don't see a reason to believe that there are universal natural rights, i.e. laws independent of the culture or customs of a specific society, that command humans to act in specific ways, or that prohibit specific kinds of actions. For example this: &gt; We hold thes...
<|im_start|>user CMV: Employees and customers need to have a say in how businesses are run. A shareholder in a company usually doesn't care how the company generates profit; all that matters is that the share price goes up and the dividends arrive on time. Whereas the employees care about good working conditions, good ...
<|im_start|>user Is Kant contradicting himself here? I'm sorry if this question is very amateuristic, I'm only just getting to know Kant and am full of doubts, so please bear with me here. Kant says (roughly speaking) that reason only generates valuable knowledge when it is applied to the phenomena that present themse...
<|im_start|>user CMV:I believe that bigamy laws are both unconstitutional and outdated. I've never understood how the government can justify legislation on how many people you can legally have in your family. The laws seem to favor one religious view over another, which is unconstitutional. Are the laws outdated, or we...
<|im_start|>user I keep hearing suggestions of 'universal income', but have never understood how it would not lead to inflation that would make the universal income essentially worthless. What am I missing?<|im_end|> <|im_start|>assistant Many defenses of the basic income, like for instance Munger's "One and One-Half C...
<|im_start|>user [I Have No Mouth, and I Must Scream]Why does AM hate humanity so much? &gt;Hate. Let me tell you how much I've come to hate you since I began to live. There are 387.44 million miles of printed circuits in wafer thin layers that fill my complex. If the word 'hate' was engraved on each nanoangstrom of th...
<|im_start|>user ELI5: why doesn’t Earth get hit with meteors like the moon?<|im_end|> <|im_start|>assistant 1. The moon intercepts a lot of meteors and takes one for the team. 2. Earth has an atmosphere that causes many meteors to burn up before they reach land, or at least shrink to an insignificant size. 3. Meteorit...
<|im_start|>user [DC] just how rich is Bruce Wayne really Elon Musk is sitting at a net worth of 228B. The richest person in history Mansa Musa wound have a net worth of 400-500B in today’s money. So Bruce. Where’s he at? Has someone done the math? Both of his family come from Old Money (in newer continuities at ...
<|im_start|>user How much can we learn or know about an unknown creature from just DNA? If we were to get only a tissue sample from an unknown species or alien, could we determine if that alien was a vertebrate? How many limbs it had? What it looked like? I know that DNA is the blueprint for life, but can we decod...
<|im_start|>user Is there a real world analogy for imaginary numbers? Just like how you can't have -1 oranges, but we can analogise at as you owing 1 orange, are there any real world analogies for imaginary numbers?<|im_end|> <|im_start|>assistant For me the most intuitive is in terms of 2d space. &amp;#x200B; In the...
<|im_start|>user CMV: Rights are generally not things given, but things that can’t be taken away. In saying that, everyone should have the right to food, water and shelter. This should be the case regardless of whether they work or in any other sense contribute. Nobody chooses to be born and therefore should have the c...
<|im_start|>user Why do Marxist ideas seem to be more accepted in the many social sciences except for economics?<|im_end|> <|im_start|>assistant It might help to specify which of Marx's ideas you mean. Do you mean Marx's economic theory specifically or his ideas more generally? More generally, social scientists have f...
<|im_start|>user ELI5 : how do you measure time with sand ? How do people who make hourglasses know how much sand to put in for the amount of time they want ?<|im_end|> <|im_start|>assistant the make the glass put some sand and text it, if it took too long they remove sand or add sand if it took too little. but if you...
<|im_start|>user How were they able to continue to operate Reactors 1-3 after the Chernobyl disaster? After the Chernobyl disaster there were still 3 reactors that were operable and remained in operation for years afterwards. I'm not familiar with nuclear power plants, but I would assume that their operations are somew...
<|im_start|>user Can a mega flood cause the affected land to cave in?<|im_end|> <|im_start|>assistant It depends, specifically on: If the land has hollow space to collapse into how porous the surface is (instead of caving in, water may just fill the space) what material the structural part of the land is made of ...