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Q&A Why would any interstellar starship still bother with streamline body design?

Let's not debate whether is there any friction while traveling inside vacuum space and assume all ships can brave a perfect storm brewing inside the giant molecular cloud. OK let's get down to busi...

26 answers  ·  posted 7y ago by user6760‭  ·  last activity 5y ago by user6760‭

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Q&A The Heisenberg Uncertainty Ray - A Hyper-Scanning Doomsday Weapon

From what I know about the Heisenberg Uncertainty Principle, one of its consequences is that when you learn a great deal about the position of a particle, you greatly increase the uncertainty of th...

4 answers  ·  posted 5y ago by TheNewGuy‭  ·  last activity 5y ago by TheNewGuy‭

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Q&A Potential adaptions / features for life adapted to the level of atmospheric pressure given?

Atmospheric composition: | 2% Trace gases | 58% Nitrogen | 26% Oxygen | 11% Argon | 3% Carbon dioxide | Average surface temperature: 36 degrees Celsius Surface gravity: 1.36x Earth ...

3 answers  ·  posted 5y ago by Neuryte‭  ·  last activity 5y ago by Neuryte‭

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Q&A Moon take off without rockets

Take-off in a craft with rockets allows a gentle acceleration that doesn't kill the occupants. Given that the Moon has no atmosphere: Is there any current technology that would allow safe takeoff ...

4 answers  ·  posted 5y ago by chasly from UK‭  ·  last activity 5y ago by chasly from UK‭

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Q&A Swimming in space. What is the mechanism?

A large (compared to Earth life) species of creatures live in space. They gain energy from interstellar dust and starlight. How they do this is a separate question so not relevant here. However the...

17 answers  ·  posted 5y ago by chasly from UK‭  ·  last activity 5y ago by chasly from UK‭

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Q&A Could a Superhero with radio wave powers hear the radio?

Is it was technically possible for a superhero that senses radio waves (like low frequency EM) to "hear" the radio? This superhero senses radio waves a bit like we can see visible light, though n...

2 answers  ·  posted 5y ago by Nierninwa‭  ·  last activity 5y ago by Nierninwa‭

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Q&A What is the most plausible way to rule out string theory?

I writing a story about a physics student who has a difficult relationship with his estranged father, world famous physicist and strong proponent of string theory. As a revenge he wants to rule str...

3 answers  ·  posted 5y ago by veanlo‭  ·  last activity 5y ago by veanlo‭

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Q&A How can testes be housed in the body without damaging sperm?

The testicle or testis is the male reproductive gland in all animals, including you humans. It is homologous to the female ovary. The functions of the testes are to produce both sperm an...

7 answers  ·  posted 5y ago by Incognito‭  ·  last activity 5y ago by Incognito‭

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Q&A How can I extract pure dopamine from the body?

Through scientific shennaganins, it has been discovered that humans are the best source of producing dopamine. By injecting them with a certain manufactory substance, the body creates a high return...

2 answers  ·  posted 5y ago by Incognito‭  ·  last activity 5y ago by Incognito‭

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Q&A What requires more destructive energy? Destroying a planet or splitting a planet in half

I just wanna ask which option requires more destructive energy? Option 1 : destroying a planet like earth to rubble (tiny pieces of rocks) Or Option 2: splitting a planet like earth in halves ...

5 answers  ·  posted 5y ago by Hajhar‭  ·  last activity 5y ago by Hajhar‭

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Q&A Anatomically correct saiyan?

A saiyan is a species that is biologically similiar to humans, except in one particular way. Every time they come back from the brink of death, their strength and speed increases. They also become ...

3 answers  ·  posted 5y ago by Incognito‭  ·  last activity 5y ago by Incognito‭

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Q&A How can aliens from a different planet move faster when they're on Earth?

What should conditions on an alien planet be like, if the aliens of said planet move 3 or 4 times slower on their home planet than they could if they were to come to Earth? (Gravity, atmosphere, et...

4 answers  ·  posted 5y ago by Simon‭  ·  last activity 5y ago by Simon‭

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Q&A Given immortality can animals become intelligent?

The animal in question starts off with reptile like intelligence, classic gecko and is a singularity, the only individual of his species to be immortal. It can die and be killed but for the sake...

11 answers  ·  posted 5y ago by Koume‭  ·  last activity 5y ago by Koume‭

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Q&A Could plants develop sentience?

This question is almost exactly like Could plants develop intelligence, but now I wonder (how) could plant life develop sentience, to the point where it becomes as intelligent as humans? Is a brain...

6 answers  ·  posted 8y ago by Xandar The Zenon‭  ·  last activity 5y ago by Xandar The Zenon‭

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Q&A Is it possible for an alien organism to survive on earth?

Let's assume that our intelligent alien organism is living on an earth like planet with an atmosphere but higher gravity. Its world is on the verge of doom. Somehow it could make it to earth with a...

6 answers  ·  posted 5y ago by D3f4u1t‭  ·  last activity 5y ago by D3f4u1t‭

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Q&A Does anyone know of a poison that can be ingested and is undetectable in autopsy?

I am a fictional writer and need info on a poison that can be put in food and is undetectable in autopsy. Symptoms also can't be too messy, no specific time in how long it takes to take effect.

15 answers  ·  posted 7y ago by DoeJoe‭  ·  last activity 5y ago by DoeJoe‭

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Q&A Would a denser atmosphere hold in more moisture even if the temperature was exactly that of Earth's surface temperature? (Atmospheric Density)

(My world's details) I have a super-earth world. The surface of the world is shallower due to extra gravity, so shorter mountain ranges and fewer ocean depths. The world orbits a binary star system...

4 answers  ·  posted 5y ago by Neuryte‭  ·  last activity 5y ago by Neuryte‭

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Q&A How would this super-earth world be? (Creature evolution)

I have a super-earth world. The surface of the world is shallower due to extra gravity, so shorter mountain ranges and less ocean depths. The world orbits a binary star system at a distance of the ...

1 answer  ·  posted 5y ago by Neuryte‭  ·  last activity 5y ago by Neuryte‭

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Q&A How would you know your floating island was losing altitude?

The question: What realistic environmental signs would telegraph to the occupants of a floating landmass that their home was slowly losing altitude? The planet: I'm working on a story that takes p...

12 answers  ·  posted 6y ago by Shanenopolis‭  ·  last activity 5y ago by Shanenopolis‭

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Q&A Which plant species would be most likely to recover after a decade of no light?

Presume a decade of darkness, after a several months of steadily shortening daylight. Assume that the temperature and weather patterns remain (inexplicably) fairly unchanged. Ten years later, whe...

11 answers  ·  posted 5y ago by Hufflehobbit‭  ·  last activity 5y ago by Hufflehobbit‭

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Q&A Voodoo via particle entanglement

In a world where science has advanced to the point of a healthy understanding of particle physics, scientists have begun working towards remote matter manipulation. In theory, it seems that one wou...

1 answer  ·  posted 5y ago by Lee‭  ·  last activity 5y ago by Lee‭

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Q&A Do moons determine the speeds at which tides move? Is there a limit to this speed?

I'm writing a short story that takes place on an imaginary planet that is 88% ocean. The planet has two moons and one continent that is regularly flooded under 500 to 1500 feet of water. The tides ...

6 answers  ·  posted 6y ago by Anthony Worman‭  ·  last activity 5y ago by Anthony Worman‭

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Q&A Could Organic systems ever power circuits?

I have a race of mainly insectoid aliens known as the Erepo who have virtually bioengineered a ecosystem around themselves. Now I currently have them using either organic systems they can "grow" or...

2 answers  ·  posted 6y ago by Celestial Dragon Emperor‭  ·  last activity 6y ago by Celestial Dragon Emperor‭

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Q&A How can a ship dock in space?

Due to the outcome of this question (Is there any way to Terraform Ceres?) I am now working on the concept of shell worlds. Docking would be done by large spires with adjoining rings where once th...

8 answers  ·  posted 6y ago by Celestial Dragon Emperor‭  ·  last activity 6y ago by Celestial Dragon Emperor‭

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Q&A Could scientists test a theory of everything?

I'm ready to reduce a certain amount of scientific rigor for a good story. In my world, some person invents a theory of everything. Is there a way that scientists would test the theory, to prove t...

10 answers  ·  posted 6y ago by negib‭  ·  last activity 6y ago by negib‭

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Q&A How could I explain an alien species' non tool based plant manipulation without using magic?

I'm trying to find a way to explain an alien species' ability to control plants, specifically plant growth for crops, without it being 'magic.' So they can ensure the health and size of the plants ...

3 answers  ·  posted 6y ago by Teanna Schmaeh‭  ·  last activity 6y ago by Teanna Schmaeh‭

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Q&A Taxonomy of genetically engineered species

The Context I have a group of genetically engineered people known as 'crows'. Their genome has been meddled with significantly enough that they are unable to successfully reproduce with humans, bu...

3 answers  ·  posted 6y ago by Ynneadwraith‭  ·  last activity 6y ago by Ynneadwraith‭

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Q&A Concerning Cultivation of Immortality

So this is a question I've been meaning to brainstorm for a project I'm planning on. Its inspired by evolutionary biology and how circumstances defined by nature, has the potential to shape life. T...

5 answers  ·  posted 7y ago by Charlie‭  ·  last activity 6y ago by Charlie‭

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Q&A How would a species similar to the Rito from BOTW evolve?

When I played Zelda: Breath of the Wild and met the heavily redesigned Ritos, I took an immediate liking to their designs. Although the fact that they're fully bird-like helps, it's mostly because ...

3 answers  ·  posted 6y ago by TGCF ‭  ·  last activity 6y ago by TGCF ‭

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Q&A Earth as moon of Jupiter

I'm making five habitable planets the size of earth as moons for a gas giant the size of Jupiter. Then I want to add many more smaller moons, Our Jupiter has 67 moons, I want as many small moons...

2 answers  ·  posted 7y ago by System‭  ·  last activity 6y ago by System‭

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Q&A Spaceflight without transistors and nuclear power - how to bend the history of physics?

As stated in the topic: I would like to have Project Olympus-style space stations served by Apollo-like spacecraft in a world where neither nuclear power (and weapons) nor transistors were develope...

12 answers  ·  posted 6y ago by Ijon‭  ·  last activity 6y ago by Ijon‭

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Q&A What kind of planet would be needed to create aliens which are significantly larger and stronger than humans?

I was wondering what kind of planet would lead to aliens being significantly larger and stronger than humans. From my understanding, a planet with lighter gravity would lead to larger creatures, b...

10 answers  ·  posted 6y ago by OneSurvivor‭  ·  last activity 6y ago by OneSurvivor‭

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Q&A Could a civilization go from the end of the stone age to the space age within a couple thousand years?

I was wondering if it is plausible for a civilization to go from the end of the stone age to the space age from 6,000 years to 10,000 years. I was thinking this planet's star was starting to die, a...

1 answer  ·  posted 6y ago by OneSurvivor‭  ·  last activity 6y ago by OneSurvivor‭

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Q&A What type of black hole/rip in the universe would swallow the solar system within 1-10-100 years?

If an FTL experiment created a black hole or keugleblitz within 100 au or less of our sun, what would it's post creation statistics have to be to consume the majority of our solar system within 10 ...

1 answer  ·  posted 6y ago by PCSgtL‭  ·  last activity 6y ago by PCSgtL‭

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Q&A What non-arachnid animal would be capable of spinning a web?

Spiders produce silk, a protein fibre able to construct webs and dens. But is there an existing animal (preferably a vertebrate) that would be able to evolve a similar ability of producing a silk-l...

7 answers  ·  posted 6y ago by Dibran Joe‭  ·  last activity 6y ago by Dibran Joe‭

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Q&A Could a solar superstorm or distant supernova wipe out all our extraterrestrial technology?

I'm imagining a universe where interplanetary, but intrasystem, space travel is common (e.g. at a similar level to The Expanse books/TV show) - but not necessarily our local solar system. Perhaps w...

4 answers  ·  posted 6y ago by jimbofreedman‭  ·  last activity 6y ago by jimbofreedman‭

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Q&A What would cause the temporary migration of a carnivore avian species, normally inhabiting a temperate to tropical region, to a much colder one

What would cause the temporary migration of a carnivore/scavenger avian species, normally inhabiting a temperate to tropical region, to a much colder one. It's a seasonal migration, but also a r...

3 answers  ·  posted 6y ago by shieldedtulip‭  ·  last activity 6y ago by shieldedtulip‭

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Q&A Noticing a space-fight or, A muzzle-flash on the deep

It's Earth, the modern day"¦and in the out there, there is a fight going on. Two vast space-empires duel for survival, locked in hateful combat. Clashes of fleets and individual spaceships are the ...

10 answers  ·  posted 8y ago by Marky‭  ·  last activity 6y ago by Marky‭

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Q&A Can a space station theoretically maintain an orbit around two separate astronomical bodies? Switching between the two cyclically?

Would this type of orbit be possible to achieve without external forces being applied? Is it possible at all? I have little to no background in the sciences so please explain like I'm stupid. Thank...

2 answers  ·  posted 6y ago by H. Mallory‭  ·  last activity 6y ago by H. Mallory‭

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Q&A What possible scientific reasons could there be for a vampire to only be killable via wooden stake to the heart?

This excludes metal stakes, knives etc. to the heart, it's not the bleeding out that's the issue. Just for some reason, a wooden stake to the heart ends a vampire. Why? Assume the type of vampire ...

23 answers  ·  posted 6y ago by Jose Dzireh Chong‭  ·  last activity 6y ago by Jose Dzireh Chong‭

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Q&A What could limit geographically a resource such as an ore to a specific spot on a planet?

In a world naturally formed where some magic exists but is mainly used by sentient species, I'm trying to come up with a more or less scientific way to explain how this special, rare ore (going to ...

19 answers  ·  posted 6y ago by CageyCat‭  ·  last activity 6y ago by CageyCat‭

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Q&A What is a poison that can be given to a comatose patient that requires another character to get an antidote?

Basically, I need one main character to be comatose and the other one trying to save him. The antagonist has to give the main character a specific time period to jump through hoops or whatever to g...

3 answers  ·  posted 6y ago by Elle Harte‭  ·  last activity 6y ago by Elle Harte‭

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Q&A Could a human with a regenerative factor use (and get addicted to) drugs such as alcohol, narcotics, stimulants, etc.?

I'm working on a sci fi story with bio-punk elements in it (such as gene manipulation). This has brought up a problem with one of the sub plots, however, as I am unaware of whether or not an extrem...

5 answers  ·  posted 6y ago by Devon‭  ·  last activity 6y ago by Devon‭

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Q&A Pumping blood turned into power

How could we use our own heart which pumps our blood, to potentially charge devices such as a cell phone?

7 answers  ·  posted 7y ago by MakeItWork‭  ·  last activity 6y ago by MakeItWork‭

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Q&A How could repeated exposure to another person's DNA be dangerous for a person

I want to create a world where tying yourself to a single partner would be considered irresponsible because it is potentially deadly. The more often two people come together and exchange DNA throug...

3 answers  ·  posted 6y ago by Gladiator Kittens‭  ·  last activity 6y ago by Gladiator Kittens‭

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Q&A Biologic advantage of magnetoception

Humanity is often said to have 5 senses, but this isn't entirely accurate. This is one question of several in a series I am asking regarding going beyond the 5 senses. Magetoception is one of the...

6 answers  ·  posted 7y ago by Erin Thursby‭  ·  last activity 6y ago by Erin Thursby‭

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Q&A Is there any Rubber/Latex source that could have been used by Europeans prior to the discovery of the Americas?

I was imagining a scenario where an 21st century engineer accidentally finds himself transported through time to early Renaissance Europe. Realizing that no help or rescue is on the way, he decides...

4 answers  ·  posted 6y ago by Redbud201‭  ·  last activity 6y ago by Redbud201‭

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Q&A The color of breathable planetary atmospheres

Is it plausible that a planet can be breathable despite the color of it's atmosphere? My story takes place in an alternate reality in which what people thought the Solar System was like in the 50s,...

2 answers  ·  posted 6y ago by Galactic5‭  ·  last activity 6y ago by Galactic5‭

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Q&A How small of a planet can sustain life as a desert planet?

I'm writing about a small desert planet (about the size of pluto) that humans can live on. Is this possible?

5 answers  ·  posted 7y ago by pin-up enthusiast‭  ·  last activity 7y ago by pin-up enthusiast‭

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Rigorous Science Could a human baby develop and grow into an adult under constant 3-4G?

Would that even be possible? Will the bones deform during early infancy? Will the cartilages between joints wear off faster? Will internal organs collapse under their own weight? I have no professi...

4 answers  ·  posted 8y ago by hexpallett‭  ·  last activity 7y ago by hexpallett‭