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Do you get “long” versions of other viruses other than Covid?

Do you get “long” versions of other viruses other than Covid?


Do you get “long” versions of other viruses other than Covid?

Posted: 07 Jul 2021 01:14 AM PDT

Long Covid is a thing now but can there be long term versions of other viruses that just don't get talked about?

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How is it that they can X ray paintings to see what is under the picture (previous pictures o changes that the painter did)? What's the x ray stopping at? Is it the same kind of x ray that they use at hospitals?

Posted: 06 Jul 2021 10:15 AM PDT

Does Pixelated Camo also work better against wildlife?

Posted: 06 Jul 2021 03:46 PM PDT

I've heard that because of the way our brains process, pixelated camos are less visible. I was wondering if this also applies to wildlife.

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Ask Anything Wednesday - Biology, Chemistry, Neuroscience, Medicine, Psychology

Posted: 07 Jul 2021 07:00 AM PDT

Welcome to our weekly feature, Ask Anything Wednesday - this week we are focusing on Biology, Chemistry, Neuroscience, Medicine, Psychology

Do you have a question within these topics you weren't sure was worth submitting? Is something a bit too speculative for a typical /r/AskScience post? No question is too big or small for AAW. In this thread you can ask any science-related question! Things like: "What would happen if...", "How will the future...", "If all the rules for 'X' were different...", "Why does my...".

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Help me understand aerofoils?

Posted: 06 Jul 2021 08:52 PM PDT

I've been watching physics videos on the process by which aerofoils generate an upward force, but the only conclusion I've been able to draw is that the equal transit theory is incorrect. From there, each source provides a different explanation that is contradictory to the next. Some say that Bernoulli's principle doesn't apply, some disagree, and the coanda effect is also disputed depending on the source. I understand that the aerofoil re-directs the airflow downward, which provides lift to the aircraft, but what I don't understand is why curved streamlines decrease in pressure when approaching the center of curvature. If someone could clear this up for me it would be greatly appreciated, thanks

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What exactly causes the Stoneman Syndrome and how does it affect the involuntary muscles?

Posted: 06 Jul 2021 08:31 AM PDT

The Stoneman syndrome (Fibrodysplasia ossificans progressiva), is a genetical disease that slowly turns a persons muscles into bones. It only affects voluntary muscles like biceps and similar, while leaving the heart muscle alone. Why does it behave like that and why does it progress from the top downwards, instead of appearing all over the body at once?

Thats the fourth time I post this question. If it gets removed again, please tell me why.

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How would you go about telling if an egg is endo/exothemic?

Posted: 07 Jul 2021 12:47 AM PDT

When incubating an egg —especially towards the end of the incubation cycle— a baby bird's thermoregulatory system will have developed enough to which the egg should be partaking in an exothermic reaction.

Now, while this could potentially be observed by placing the eggs in an area of lower temperature; doing so could jeopardize the wellbeing of the bird embryos inside, so is there a method/tool that exists that could check as to whether or not a baby bird has died prematurely?

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What are the effects of monetary rewards for recruiting volunteers?

Posted: 06 Jul 2021 09:57 AM PDT

I am a part of a non-profit educational organisation. I am wondering what are the effects of offering monetary compensation on recruiting speakers.

In particular, I have a hunch that small monetary rewards might be associated with negative outcomes versus no reward at all. I.e. engaging reward-seeking mechanisms versus pure altruism.

I would appreciate links to any relevant literature!

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How come evolution is gradual, but species are distinct?

Posted: 06 Jul 2021 10:31 AM PDT

This question is specific to ancient species. I understand that we can label species right now because they all have distinctly different properties/DNA, and in our timescale evolution plays little impact. (Though I'm sure that's up for debate, but that's not why I'm asking this question). My question is in regards to when we add evolution to that mix and how we cope.

When it comes to evolution we know that it's a gradual change. If an organism mutates in a small way such that it's more appropriate for survival, then that organism will have a better chance of reproducing and thus this mutation will spread across the species. This might be as simple as "having stronger wings" so it can fly faster to avoid predators, or in the more classic example "having a longer/pointier beak" so that it can reach food in cracks in rocks. My point here is that we know that an organism won't evolve a fully functioning eye in one go, it's a gradual process. If you think of it in terms of maths, it could be considered a "continuous" process.

However the classification of species doesn't seem to allow for this. A species seems to be a snapshot of a particular step on that evolution. My understanding is that we look at bones and if they have certain properties/size/etc then we match it with a specific species. We can think of this as a "discrete" process.

So if evolution is gradual, how much mutation has to happen before we generate a new species? How do you necessarily know that two similar species aren't the same organism at different stages of evolution? How do you distinguish between the varying random characteristics of a organisms across a species, (like weight/height), and evolutional change, (such as becoming taller to reach the leaves of taller trees)?

The more and more I think about classification, the more and more I realise that whilst still very important in all walks of life, its still increasingly problematic and ill equipped to deal with change. But with my questions, I simply wish to understand more about evolutions and species and their seeming incompatibility. Any thoughts or learning would be much appreciated

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Volcanic events eject water vapor; do earthquakes also eject water vapor?

Posted: 06 Jul 2021 09:27 AM PDT

I searched online and in Wikipedia but couldn't find any information on water vapor being ejected into the atmosphere by earthquakes. Is there any evidence of water being released by seismic activity, excluding volcanic activity?

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Inverse thermos flask, how does it work?

Posted: 06 Jul 2021 01:22 PM PDT

Hello, can anyone tell me how this works,

In the Uk there is a company called NUBY and they make products for children and babys

They have have a product called the 'Rapidcool perfect preparation' flask which is used to make baby formula milk

You pour boiling water into the flask, put the lid on, shake it for 2 minutes and the flask cools the water down from 100 degrees celsius to around 35 degrees celsius in those 2 minuets

The flask does not need to be pre cooled and is always used at room temperature.

Does anyone know how this works, I have recently bought one for my Baby and am absolutely amazed how quickly it works.

once used the flask needs 3 hours to "Reset" before it can be used again

Here is a link to the NUBY website rapid cool page https://nuby-uk.com/rapidcool-i53

Thanks

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Do we have data about covid-19 breakthrough cases including counts of infections after prior infection and subsequent vaccine inoculation?

Posted: 06 Jul 2021 10:29 AM PDT

Do ceramic materials have a considerable elastic property? How elastic ceramics can be?

Posted: 06 Jul 2021 12:57 PM PDT

Happened to me right now: A ceramic plate just fell to the ground from a height I was pretty sure that would shatter it to pieces, but the plate seems (to the naked eye) to be intact. Will it necessarily have microfissures or could that collision have been elastic somehow? What about billiard balls? Is the material resilience connected to elasticity?

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If our DNA changes as we age, will Identical Twins develop different DNA as they grow older? Can they still be considered “identical”?

Posted: 06 Jul 2021 08:40 AM PDT

Where does oxidative deamination of glutamate occur?

Posted: 06 Jul 2021 06:16 AM PDT

I can't seem to find any info on this and saw different answers in sources. I know that the transamination occurs in the cytoplasm. On the other hand, the urea cycle with the HN3 afterwards occurs in the mitochondria. I'm not sure however where the deamination happens, as it's kind of in the middle

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What is dehydration in the human body? What’s happening when you’re dehydrated and why do you have to “catch up” by drinking a lot of water?

Posted: 05 Jul 2021 07:54 PM PDT

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