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With all the awareness and all the money given to curing cancer how come we never hear about scientists making at least incremental steps to cure it? 0 Don_Dickle 1 »
No sarcasm in this. However is there like a ask math community? Something similar to this? 0 Don_Dickle 1 »
why does a thick, viscous material settle better when I knock the container against a wet rag than when I hit the counter against a harder object? 0 dandelion 1 »
I have heard this from multiple people even when I worked at a liquor store. That when you are on an upper or something that gives you speed that you cannot get drunk. Is this true? And how? 0 Don_Dickle 1 »
What would a sunrise look like, you stood on the imaginative surface of a black hole? 0 FunkyCheese 1 »
Is it likely that we’re underestimating the extent of metamorphosis in the fossil record because we’re mistaking different stages of the same organism for different species? 0 AbouBenAdhem 1 »
Would it theoretically be possible for a planet to stay at the same place in an "orbit" of its parent body? 0 birdwing 1 »
Can anyone explain the expansion of space to me? 1 Pommes_für_dein_Balg 1 »
How close are we to infinite power? Being able to cheaply in our everyday lives? Or are we trying anymore? 0 Don_Dickle 1 »
I've heard pro and con that addiction to whatever is genetic kind of like balding. Has there been a defentive to prove yes or no? 0 Don_Dickle 1 »
Would the tidal forces of the Jovian System affecting Europa mean there might be huge air pockets between a liquid ocean and icy shell? 0 niktemadur 1 »
I don't know if this qualifies. What is the real world equivalent to Vibranium or Admantium? Or have we come that far yet? 0 Don_Dickle 1 »
If gravitons are particles, can it be said that they are like radiation around a black hole, and if so, why doesn't the black hole lose energy/mass from it? 0 niktemadur 1 »
Do you like Astronomy? I'm looking for people who would want to hunt asteroids with me! :) 0 ThatEngineeringGuy 1 »
Are humans inherently destructive? 0 quail 1 »
Will the Sun "micronova"? 0 Gates9 1 »
How much meat would be ok? 0 jayambi 1 »
What are historically medicines found an opposite use for? Like Viagra being a heart pill but now a boner pill. Or Ozempic being a diabetic drug but now pretty much used for weight loss? 0 Don_Dickle 1 »
When was the % of CO2 in Earth's atmosphere at its lowest? 0 birdwing 1 »
After watching the latest Veritasium video: why is the spin of a proton/electron decided at measurement, why not at creation? 0 abbadon420 1 »
Yeast salt reaction 0 🍉 DrRedOctopus 🐙🍉 1 »
What's the best lecture you've seen in 2025? 0 claim_arguably 1 »
Timing dark energy 0 School_Lunch 1 »
Do any computer monitor "dynamic range compressors" exist for moderating intensity and whiteness/blueness of light? 0 supersquirrel 1 »
When the US nuked Japan was there any worry about a radiation cloud possibly floating to another country that was not involved? Or is this even possible? 0 Don_Dickle 1 »
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About this forum

Ask a science question, get a science answer.

Community Rules

Rule 1: Be respectful and inclusive.

Treat others with respect, and maintain a positive atmosphere.

Rule 2: No harassment, hate speech, bigotry, or trolling.

Avoid any form of harassment, hate speech, bigotry, or offensive behavior.

Rule 3: Engage in constructive discussions.

Contribute to meaningful and constructive discussions that enhance scientific understanding.

Rule 4: No AI-generated answers.

Strictly prohibit the use of AI-generated answers. Providing answers generated by AI systems is not allowed and may result in a ban.

Rule 5: Follow guidelines and moderators' instructions.

Adhere to community guidelines and comply with instructions given by moderators.

Rule 6: Use appropriate language and tone.

Communicate using suitable language and maintain a professional and respectful tone.

Rule 7: Report violations.

Report any violations of the community rules to the moderators for appropriate action.

Rule 8: Foster a continuous learning environment.

Encourage a continuous learning environment where members can share knowledge and engage in scientific discussions.

Rule 9: Source required for answers.

Provide credible sources for answers. Failure to include a source may result in the removal of the answer to ensure information reliability.

By adhering to these rules, we create a welcoming and informative environment where science-related questions receive accurate and credible answers. Thank you for your cooperation in making the Ask Science community a valuable resource for scientific knowledge.

We retain the discretion to modify the rules as we deem necessary.

For answers to historical questions, please check out our sister community: !askhistorians@lemmy.world

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