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How does nature deal with prion diseases?

over 1 year ago

Wasn’t sure what to flair Prion diseases are terrifying, the prions can...

Why is the symbol for radiation yellow and black?

over 1 year ago

Sorry if this has already been asked I just find it weird...

Why does HSV-1 Not Transfer to other parts of the body?

over 1 year ago

I’ve had HSV-1 my whole life, I’m aware that it has the...

Why are saturns rings seen as “flat” and not debris all around the planet?

over 1 year ago

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Does the microbiome of the human skin (eyelash mites, bacteria, yeasts, etc) get killed off when people do things like scuba diving to great depths, i...

over 1 year ago

There are a lot of things that live on the human skin...

Where does helium go once it escapes our atmosphere?

over 1 year ago

I can’t find a clear answer online, how fast is it moving...

Since shingles and chicken pox are caused by the same virus, why are there two vaccines?

over 1 year ago

Where do plastic eating lifeforms acquire protein or fats?

over 1 year ago

We have seen videos of mealworms devouring styrofoam or fungi breaking down...

If everyone who has had chicken pox is susceptible to shingles, why isn’t the shingles vaccine recommended below 50?

over 1 year ago

I don’t want shingles. I’ve heard it’s terrible.

Why squinting our eyes makes us see better?

over 1 year ago

Can someone help me debunk this young earth claim?

over 1 year ago

So recently I stumbled across a video that was trying to prove...

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over 1 year ago

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