How do they calculate the visibility distance in fog conditions? In: Other
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Why does fluid come out of our eyes when we get “sad” or upset? How could a genetic characteristic like that develop? In: Biology
I get that the sound get plastered on a track by the recording device but, why can’t the ear pick out just one part of it? In: Biology
if a slow/fast metabolism defines how much energy we burn through the day, how come its not possible to artificially boost it to extreme levels and thus lead to obese people sheeding all that extra weight with minimum effort?
How can astronomers tell how ‘old’ light is? In other words, how can they tell if they are looking at an object 10 light years away or 1009 light years? In: Physics
What causes Tsunami waves to retreat back into the ocean? What force is pulling the ocean waves miles out to sea and and pushing it miles in-land? In: Physics
What is the real/original purpose of laugh tracks? I get that originally it’s to simulate the feel of a live taping. But why is it still used nowadays? In: Culture
What makes some clothing materials “warm when wet” (like wool) but others not (cotton)? In: Chemistry
As the title states, how is the population diverse enough for long term survival? We’ve been watching a lot of Extinct or Alive on animal planet and they make it seem like they can “save a species” with a single ...
How does home internet get received by people living in remote areas of the world? I’ve heard about “internet dish” and i still yet to understand how it function or better alternatives than that. In: Technology