Can you get drunk by inhaling alcohol vapors?

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• Can you get drunk by inhaling alcohol vapors?
• Is there a minimum to the distance we can move in the universe?
• What exactly does a lobotomy do?
• Are QM particles "fuzzy" in time the same way they are in space? Or is spacetime just another thing from relativity that doesn't carry over to QM?
• What does it mean to say that an animal can see polarised light?
• How much of the temperature on earth can be attributed to geothermal heat from the mantle and core etc?
• How do doctors determine that rabies can incubate for 9 years?
• How are organ transplant even possible?
• Why do MRIs need such a powerful magnetic field?
• Is there dielectric breakdown in a liquid? What are the effects of the breakdown on it?
• Why don't we send satellites upwards out of the solar system? Why always through the planetary pathway?
• Since helium can be ionized, shouldn't it be possible to chemically bond it with other elements?
• Does heat energy have "momentum"?
• If I were to look up to the stars, what star has the best potential to harbor life?
• What makes CRISPR better than other genome editing methods, and what makes it worse?
• Is our weather being influenced by the most recent solar cycle?
• How does temperature sensing in humans work?
• When a lizard “detaches” it’s tail, is it a conscious effort from the lizard (like a muscle movement)? Or is a certain part of the tail really weak and easily broken off?
• How can you tell what gas is being produced from a chemical reaction happening in a liquid?
• Why do we get a stuffy nose when we are sick?
• What does it mean to say, "We share X% of DNA with Y"?
• How does electric field behave at great distances?

Can you get drunk by inhaling alcohol vapors? Posted: 08 Apr 2018 09:47 PM PDT submitted by /u/in_yougo [link] [comments]

Is there a minimum to the distance we can move in the universe? Posted: 08 Apr 2018 03:22 PM PDT Similar to how on a computer screen you can't move less than one pixel at a time, is there a limit like that? Is it the Planck length? submitted by /u/JadenZombieZlayer [link] [comments]

What exactly does a lobotomy do? Posted: 08 Apr 2018 09:46 AM PDT I understand the basic concept behind a lobotomy, but I'm not sure what it severs inside your head, how that would affect a person, and wether or not this person would be self sufficient. How would it affect their day to day life, and what is it like inside the mind of a lobotomised person? submitted by /u/ag18078 [link] [comments]

Are QM particles "fuzzy" in time the same way they are in space? Or is spacetime just another thing from relativity that doesn't carry over to QM? Posted: 08 Apr 2018 11:16 PM PDT I can't tell if this is like why you can't tell absolute position and velocity, I could see that just being another way of saying that they are "fuzzy" in time as well. submitted by /u/birdfishsteak [link] [comments]

What does it mean to say that an animal can see polarised light? Posted: 08 Apr 2018 08:19 PM PDT Can humans see polarised light? Is polarised light invisible to some animals, but not to others? Or som animals can see the difference between polarised and non-polarised light? submitted by /u/Mateussf [link] [comments]

How much of the temperature on earth can be attributed to geothermal heat from the mantle and core etc? Posted: 09 Apr 2018 03:53 AM PDT submitted by /u/Primeviere [link] [comments]

How do doctors determine that rabies can incubate for 9 years? Posted: 08 Apr 2018 08:57 PM PDT I don't see how it can be accurate? Maybe it was acquired sooner? submitted by /u/MeowThorMeow [link] [comments]

How are organ transplant even possible? Posted: 08 Apr 2018 04:46 PM PDT I thought that our MHC and HLA cells would immediately detect that the organ and tissue is foreign and proceed to attack it. Is there a sort of threshold of similarity for these cells to not attack the transplanted organ? submitted by /u/sunny_night [link] [comments]

Why do MRIs need such a powerful magnetic field? Posted: 08 Apr 2018 02:04 PM PDT submitted by /u/embiggen_Japan [link] [comments]

Is there dielectric breakdown in a liquid? What are the effects of the breakdown on it? Posted: 09 Apr 2018 05:23 AM PDT If a solid undergoes dielectric breakdown, I've read it permanently damages the solid usually, and for a gas, it ionizes the gas but doesn't "damage it". What about for a liquid? submitted by /u/liamguy165 [link] [comments]

Why don't we send satellites upwards out of the solar system? Why always through the planetary pathway? Posted: 08 Apr 2018 08:40 AM PDT submitted by /u/Bobby824 [link] [comments]

Since helium can be ionized, shouldn't it be possible to chemically bond it with other elements? Posted: 08 Apr 2018 08:12 PM PDT submitted by /u/emilhoff [link] [comments]

Does heat energy have "momentum"? Posted: 08 Apr 2018 10:18 PM PDT If I were heating an object and took away the energy source before it reached max temp, would the temperature of the object continue to increase for a small amount of time, sort of like a "heat momentum"? submitted by /u/JakesFlannel [link] [comments]

If I were to look up to the stars, what star has the best potential to harbor life? Posted: 08 Apr 2018 09:05 PM PDT submitted by /u/Carl_Friction [link] [comments]

What makes CRISPR better than other genome editing methods, and what makes it worse? Posted: 08 Apr 2018 06:40 AM PDT submitted by /u/zebrek [link] [comments]

Is our weather being influenced by the most recent solar cycle? Posted: 08 Apr 2018 12:09 PM PDT It now seems without a doubt that Earth is experiencing an uptick of extreme weather events, typically oriented with warming weather (climate change). https://www.usatoday.com/story/weather/2017/01/18/hottest-year-on-record/96713338/ However, within the past several months, my region of the planet - northeastern United States - has actually been cooler than normal, and a series of significant winter storms has raged through. https://weather.com/forecast/national/news/2018-02-14-spring-2018-temperature-outlook-march-april-may-the-weather , and https://weather.com/storms/winter/news/2018-03-11-winter-storm-skylar-appalachians-northeast-snow-coastal-storm I've noticed a possible correlation in that the sun is fading into its solar minim, reducing its energetic output slightly (in terms of solar flares and CME's). https://science.nasa.gov/science-news/news-articles/solar-minimum-is-coming , and https://www.giss.nasa.gov/research/briefs/rind_03/ Are these events connected? When the sun next ramps up a few years' down the road, is it conceivable that global warming will again accelerate? [EDIT - added links] submitted by /u/Jay_B_ [link] [comments]

How does temperature sensing in humans work? Posted: 08 Apr 2018 02:07 PM PDT Well, I know there are temperature receptors on the skin, but exactly how do they convert the temperature to a signal the brain can interpret? submitted by /u/AtomKanister [link] [comments]

When a lizard “detaches” it’s tail, is it a conscious effort from the lizard (like a muscle movement)? Or is a certain part of the tail really weak and easily broken off? Posted: 08 Apr 2018 07:45 AM PDT submitted by /u/meepmeeplettuce [link] [comments]

How can you tell what gas is being produced from a chemical reaction happening in a liquid? Posted: 08 Apr 2018 03:54 PM PDT submitted by /u/The-CPMills [link] [comments]

Why do we get a stuffy nose when we are sick? Posted: 08 Apr 2018 02:37 PM PDT submitted by /u/MarcosSofficial [link] [comments]

What does it mean to say, "We share X% of DNA with Y"? Posted: 08 Apr 2018 09:06 AM PDT Inspired by the recent press coverage of David Reich's work, I have grown very confused on the seemingly contradictory comparisons of genetic similarity In this guardian piece he is quoted saying, "Non-African genomes today are 1.5-2.1% Neanderthal in origin". But in the field of behavioral genetics (e.g. 23andMe) they outline how identical twins share 100% of DNA, siblings share 50% of DNA, etc. etc. down to 4th cousins sharing 0.2% of DNA. Similarly, it is commonly noted that humans share ~98.5% of our DNA with chimps and that two individual humans share 99.9% of our DNA. (Scientific American article that mentions this) Hopefully my confusion is clear. But to ask a more explicit question - How are these percentages calculated across species? Is there is a different calculation for ancestral similarity? What does it mean to be genetically similar? Same genes? The genes are X% similar? As much detail as possible is appreciated. Thanks for your time. submitted by /u/HawksHawksHawks [link] [comments]

How does electric field behave at great distances? Posted: 08 Apr 2018 11:42 AM PDT Specifically, I am interested in whether a test charge is attracted to where an opposite charge is or to the place it will be. I have seen other questions about the behavior of the gravitational field at great distances. In that case, if a very distant mass is accelerated quickly, when the gravitons reach the local test mass, the local test mass will accelerate not in the direction of the distant mass, but in the direction that the distant mass would be, should it continue it's path. My question is whether the electromagnetic force behaves in the same way. submitted by /u/macisaint [link] [comments]

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Why does fried food such as french fries start to float in the oil after a few minutes of cooking?

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• Why does fried food such as french fries start to float in the oil after a few minutes of cooking?
• Are Prime Numbers Endless?
• In a superfluid, how does the (near-)absence of heat cause binding forces to disappear, when usually the complete opposite happens (freezing)?
• Do plants need sleep?
• How much consideration did astronauts of the Apollo missions give to debris?
• Why are we saying that the strong force is the one which maintains the nucleus while it only acts inside hadrons ? Why wouldn't it be the weak force instead ?
• Why do modern jet aircraft have sharp angles on their wings/tails, whereas propeller aircraft of the 40s had curved wings and tails?
• How do scientists know which atoms make up a certain substance?
• With a powerful enough telescope, would we be able to see the footprints on the moon?
• Is there a limit to how far we can ‘zoom in’ on something?
• Would honey bees be considered an invasive species to North and South America?
• Why are mirrors used in telescopes?
• Why do cars with petrol engines need gears but electric ones don't?
• How do natural hot springs work?
• How do penguins stay warm, especially in the sub zero waters?
• Are there gaps between galaxies or do they overlap? If there is a gap, what is in the space in between?
• What is the lower limit of the number of cells that can make up a multi-celled organism?
• Why are vaccines not delivered in pills yet? What is keeping this breakthrough from happening?
• Would the formation of fossil fuels (coal, oil, gas etc) be a rare phenomenon on other planets?
• Why doesn't air just fall to the ground due to gravity?
• Do the poles receive more cloud coverage than other regions of earth?
• How do they manage to keep track of Voyager 1 ?

Why does fried food such as french fries start to float in the oil after a few minutes of cooking? Posted: 08 Apr 2018 03:12 AM PDT submitted by /u/Dishlemon [link] [comments]

Are Prime Numbers Endless? Posted: 07 Apr 2018 07:42 AM PDT The higher you go, the greater the chance of finding a non prime, right? Multiples of existing primes make new primes rarer. It is possible that there is a limited number of prime numbers? If not, how can we know for certain? submitted by /u/zaneprotoss [link] [comments]

In a superfluid, how does the (near-)absence of heat cause binding forces to disappear, when usually the complete opposite happens (freezing)? Posted: 08 Apr 2018 04:34 AM PDT I have read a bit about Helium-4 and it seems that the cancellation of the intrinsic spins of the particles of 4He makes the atom a boson which is a requirement for a superfluid. So if atoms behave like bosons there will not be binding forces between them? Also, is it the atmospheric pressure that keeps a superfluid in liquid phase? Since there is no cohesion I would expect it to evaporate in a vacuum. submitted by /u/neuromat0n [link] [comments]

Do plants need sleep? Posted: 07 Apr 2018 08:29 PM PDT If a plant was given the necessary water, would they do better with artificial lighting if they were given time without light? submitted by /u/mkb1208 [link] [comments]

How much consideration did astronauts of the Apollo missions give to debris? Posted: 07 Apr 2018 11:54 PM PDT I know the moon has had billions of years to collect it's craters, but how much concern did NASA have of a collision with rock impacting the surface of the moon or their spacecraft on their way? I'm just curious since there is no atmosphere to burn the meteors before they hit the surface, and the moon has so many craters. submitted by /u/jwb483 [link] [comments]

Why are we saying that the strong force is the one which maintains the nucleus while it only acts inside hadrons ? Why wouldn't it be the weak force instead ? Posted: 08 Apr 2018 12:54 AM PDT submitted by /u/noodlesteak [link] [comments]

Why do modern jet aircraft have sharp angles on their wings/tails, whereas propeller aircraft of the 40s had curved wings and tails? Posted: 07 Apr 2018 01:12 PM PDT Curvy B-17 Angled 737 submitted by /u/skank__hunt [link] [comments]

How do scientists know which atoms make up a certain substance? Posted: 07 Apr 2018 06:18 PM PDT E.g., how do we know water is made of 2 atoms of hydrogen and 1 atom of oxygen? submitted by /u/raw_pasta [link] [comments]

With a powerful enough telescope, would we be able to see the footprints on the moon? Posted: 08 Apr 2018 12:50 AM PDT submitted by /u/_BsL_ [link] [comments]

Is there a limit to how far we can ‘zoom in’ on something? Posted: 07 Apr 2018 11:02 PM PDT Just curious if there is some kind of barrier preventing us from zooming in extremely close to something at very far distances. For example would it be possible to zoom in and see a single atom on the moon from the Earth. How far can we physically zoom in and what would the limit look like if there is one? submitted by /u/TheFirstWatermelon [link] [comments]

Would honey bees be considered an invasive species to North and South America? Posted: 07 Apr 2018 08:44 PM PDT submitted by /u/EverGreatestxX [link] [comments]

Why are mirrors used in telescopes? Posted: 07 Apr 2018 10:14 PM PDT How are the distant objects magnified using mirrors? submitted by /u/1Os [link] [comments]

Why do cars with petrol engines need gears but electric ones don't? Posted: 07 Apr 2018 07:16 AM PDT submitted by /u/H3llShadow [link] [comments]

How do natural hot springs work? Posted: 07 Apr 2018 09:25 PM PDT I took my first trip to Colorado and I went to the natural hot springs in Glenwood Springs. They had about 10 pools and each small pool's temperature was self regulated and varied throughout the facility. How is this possible/where does the natural heat come from? submitted by /u/stoops11 [link] [comments]

How do penguins stay warm, especially in the sub zero waters? Posted: 07 Apr 2018 03:30 PM PDT submitted by /u/pinstrypsoldier [link] [comments]

Are there gaps between galaxies or do they overlap? If there is a gap, what is in the space in between? Posted: 07 Apr 2018 05:55 PM PDT I always see beautiful images of galaxies, with their spirals and patterns and their overall cohesive shapes, but they seem to be against a backdrop of black nothingness. Is this nothingness real? Are there rogue planets or solar systems there? Is it just floating clouds of dust? Or do the edges of galaxies rub against each other? Do galaxies drift around? Does two galaxies touching mean they'll eventually collapse into each other? submitted by /u/officialbobbydunbar [link] [comments]

What is the lower limit of the number of cells that can make up a multi-celled organism? Posted: 07 Apr 2018 05:27 PM PDT Often, I see discussions on how many cells the largest organisms have, but I have yet to come across an answer on what the lower limit is in regards to cell count. Am I over-thinking this and the answer is simply two? What kinds of factors play into how many cells or the interactions between cells that make something a multi-celled organism as opposed to a small colony of single-celled organisms? Thanks for helping me out. submitted by /u/Swanka_Spubawki [link] [comments]

Why are vaccines not delivered in pills yet? What is keeping this breakthrough from happening? Posted: 07 Apr 2018 10:59 AM PDT submitted by /u/nothingisuniquehere [link] [comments]

Would the formation of fossil fuels (coal, oil, gas etc) be a rare phenomenon on other planets? Posted: 07 Apr 2018 02:14 PM PDT The advancement of the human race seems to be closely related to the exploitation of these resources (for example coal for the Iron Age and still used today) and wondering how the availability of it would affect the rise of life forms on other planets submitted by /u/MJDalton [link] [comments]

Why doesn't air just fall to the ground due to gravity? Posted: 07 Apr 2018 11:09 PM PDT I know that gasses are supposed to expand to fill up a space, is that Why? But then why do they do that, and seemingly defy gravity? submitted by /u/NormanQuacks345 [link] [comments]

Do the poles receive more cloud coverage than other regions of earth? Posted: 07 Apr 2018 04:08 PM PDT In most depictions of arctic or Antarctic explorations it seems super cloudy/snowy. Is this accurate, and if so why? submitted by /u/afburnham [link] [comments]

How do they manage to keep track of Voyager 1 ? Posted: 07 Apr 2018 11:58 AM PDT Hi, I am in intrigued on what do they have to consider to know precisely the location of the space probe since it is so far away from us. Thank you submitted by /u/leptitQc [link] [comments]

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How does an electron microscope produce an image?

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• How does an electron microscope produce an image?
• How does Atomic Force Microscopy (AFM) works inside liquid?
• Why is the center cube of a Menger Sponge removed?
• How does soap remove germs from our hands better than just plain water does?
• How Do we take Photos of Atoms Without affecting them?
• Is the QM two slit experiment done in a vacuum? Why or why not? Does it matter?
• Can you measure or determine the amount of data a phone is using by analyzing the electromagnetic radiation being received and transmitted by the phone?
• How do neutron relectors work?
• Making something radioactive seems simple enough nowadays. Is there any possible way to revert or neutralize radiation?
• Are there telescopes, available for purchase, powerful enough to see the flag on the moon?
• How do long-necked animals breathe?
• How do electron microscopes produce 3D looking images with depth and shadows?
• How exactly do natural springs form and what gives them the pressure to move water?
• If my beard has black and ginger hairs, does that mean certain hair follicles produce specific colored hairs, or is it random and hair follicles can produce either?
• As someone lactose intolerant, do I get less calories from dairy foods since my body cant properly break it down?
• Can you get burned by sunlight through a window?
• How stable are our personalities?
• If the Great Pacific Garbage Patch is almost the size of France, why doesn't it show up on google earth?
• How to understand the potential energy curve for the Higgs field?
• What are some ways animals have adapted to humans and civilization?
• Why can you refuel a plane mid-flight, but you can't refuel a car while it's running?
• How does a star produce a continuous spectrum?

How does an electron microscope produce an image? Posted: 06 Apr 2018 09:00 PM PDT submitted by /u/catdoctor [link] [comments]

How does Atomic Force Microscopy (AFM) works inside liquid? Posted: 07 Apr 2018 01:18 AM PDT AFM produces better results in liquid as disturbance is less but how exactly does it work inside liquid. submitted by /u/ab_messi [link] [comments]

Why is the center cube of a Menger Sponge removed? Posted: 07 Apr 2018 01:23 AM PDT Wouldn't removing the center cubes of each side leave another floating Menger Sponge in the middle, albeit 1/27 the volume of the original (after the first iteration)? If so, would there be infinite Sponges in each complete model, theoretically? submitted by /u/dfk411 [link] [comments]

How does soap remove germs from our hands better than just plain water does? Posted: 06 Apr 2018 07:56 PM PDT submitted by /u/buglepugle [link] [comments]

How Do we take Photos of Atoms Without affecting them? Posted: 07 Apr 2018 01:44 AM PDT submitted by /u/laffa-yett [link] [comments]

Is the QM two slit experiment done in a vacuum? Why or why not? Does it matter? Posted: 07 Apr 2018 12:28 AM PDT Wondering if ambient molecules in air impacts outcomes. submitted by /u/somebodyetc [link] [comments]

Can you measure or determine the amount of data a phone is using by analyzing the electromagnetic radiation being received and transmitted by the phone? Posted: 06 Apr 2018 10:12 PM PDT Would it make a difference if you knew the phone was using for wireless transmission, such as Wifi, 3/4G, bluetooth, etc.? Is it possible to determine this without transmitting any signals, that is, operating only in a passive capacity? submitted by /u/CelineHagbard [link] [comments]

How do neutron relectors work? Posted: 07 Apr 2018 01:09 AM PDT Since neutrons have no electric charge, I'd expect neutrons to travel straight through most stuff. How do different materials reflect neutrons? submitted by /u/MmmVomit [link] [comments]

Making something radioactive seems simple enough nowadays. Is there any possible way to revert or neutralize radiation? Posted: 06 Apr 2018 04:08 PM PDT I just read this reddit post and was wondering... Maybe there is a de-radioactivator 2000 machine or something? submitted by /u/iamsubs [link] [comments]

Are there telescopes, available for purchase, powerful enough to see the flag on the moon? Posted: 06 Apr 2018 11:34 AM PDT submitted by /u/DezOF [link] [comments]

How do long-necked animals breathe? Posted: 06 Apr 2018 03:09 PM PDT Please, allow me to elaborate: I understand that they breathe in and out with lungs and a diaphragm, just like other vertebrates. My question is, every intake breath anyone takes has some amount of stale air, which is air that wasn't completely expelled and never left the throat on the previous exhale. In short-necked animals this amount is fairly small and somewhat inconsequential. If you're a giraffe or a brontosaurus, on the other hand, this seems like it would be a rather large percentage. Evolution hasn't granted any lung-based animals breathing holes closer to the lung (that I'm aware of, with the exception of whales). Do they solve this by simply having excessive lung capacity and taking much longer breaths? Are there other tricks that they do? Thanks! submitted by /u/quintus_horatius [link] [comments]

How do electron microscopes produce 3D looking images with depth and shadows? Posted: 06 Apr 2018 11:26 AM PDT If only electrons are being used, how are images like these produced. Images like this makes more sense. submitted by /u/FilmingAction [link] [comments]

How exactly do natural springs form and what gives them the pressure to move water? Posted: 06 Apr 2018 03:05 PM PDT submitted by /u/CuriousMF1996 [link] [comments]

If my beard has black and ginger hairs, does that mean certain hair follicles produce specific colored hairs, or is it random and hair follicles can produce either? Posted: 06 Apr 2018 10:22 AM PDT Just found out I have ginger beard hairs, very curious. submitted by /u/C_BearHill [link] [comments]

As someone lactose intolerant, do I get less calories from dairy foods since my body cant properly break it down? Posted: 06 Apr 2018 06:18 AM PDT submitted by /u/Nomihodai [link] [comments]

Can you get burned by sunlight through a window? Posted: 06 Apr 2018 12:44 PM PDT submitted by /u/Zillia64 [link] [comments]

How stable are our personalities? Posted: 06 Apr 2018 09:04 AM PDT Considering the literature on dissociative identity disorder, is having a split personality an all or nothing disorder or does everyone show varying degrees of personality dissociation? submitted by /u/Dogfoodburger [link] [comments]

If the Great Pacific Garbage Patch is almost the size of France, why doesn't it show up on google earth? Posted: 06 Apr 2018 09:14 AM PDT Some articles I read said this garbage patch is located in between California and Hawaii. I have also read it is the size of Texas and nearing the size of France. So shouldn't something so big show up on maps such as google earth? submitted by /u/LightBlindsAtFirst [link] [comments]

How to understand the potential energy curve for the Higgs field? Posted: 06 Apr 2018 10:25 PM PDT I'm reading a semi-technical book on the theory and discovery of the Higgs boson and its quantum field and the chapter that describes the mechanism for how it breaks symmetry is interesting but i want more information. Why does the Higgs field have a bump at the bottom of its potential energy curve? And why didn't it settle into the depressions around this bump initially? Finally why do these lowest potentials correspond to false vacuum states as opposed to actual zero values for the field? I might just have to keep reading but I'm curious submitted by /u/37litebluesheep [link] [comments]

What are some ways animals have adapted to humans and civilization? Posted: 06 Apr 2018 12:17 PM PDT submitted by /u/cloudso [link] [comments]

Why can you refuel a plane mid-flight, but you can't refuel a car while it's running? Posted: 06 Apr 2018 02:12 PM PDT submitted by /u/warpaltarpers [link] [comments]

How does a star produce a continuous spectrum? Posted: 06 Apr 2018 09:08 PM PDT If a star is made of mostly hydrogen and helium, how is it able to produce a continuous spectrum? Since H and He can only produce specific emission lines, my thinking is that it would have to be composed of every single element to produce all the lines along the spectrum. submitted by /u/wasit-worthit [link] [comments]

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