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Television episode about scientists discovering the Grand Unification Theory, as each one discovers it they begin to vanish
I'm still trying to find another sci-fi show/series/episode - it has similarities to the one Twilight Zone with the experimental aircraft (And When the Sky was Opened). But in this one, a bunch of ...
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What were the power sources of the rings from Captain Planet?
Captain Planet's 'Planeteers' each have a powerful ring.
What is the source of their power and does the use of this power itself cause pollution (e.g. is their use a ...
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Is a sonic screwdriver possible? [closed]
Keeping it simple, is it possible to use sonic waves to apply rotary force to an object? And, if so, would it be possible to provide enough power to it via conventional battery tech?
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What was the first story where a universal constant had a different value?
In some stories, the value of a universal constant is different than it is reality. For example, in Going Postal:
'Something like that, sir, probably, something like that,' said Groat.
'Three and ...
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Equal Mass in both universes in Fringe
I'm only just getting to season 3, so if this has been answered later, just say that.
In 2x14, Jackson, Walter says that the two universes will try to fix an imbalance in the mass of it's own ...
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What is the best scientific explanation for how The Flash moves so fast without issue, or is it just "magic?"
The Flash goes from zero to ??? in an eye blink. As he does not have a Saturn 5 rocket on his back, how do you explain the acceleration? How do you explain his ability to stop on a dime and turn ...
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Does the ending of Tau Zero make sense?
Warning: I'm trying to obfuscate much of this question, and hiding the key elements in spoiler blocks..but some spoilers will probably be inevitable.
At the ending of the book Tau Zero the ending ...
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