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How would society react if the existence of a god was scientifically proven?

Anatomically Correct Gods

Is it a forgone conclusion that any exo-bacteria discovered on an alien, albeit Earth-like planet will be deadly to human life?

Most useful knowledge from the 30's to understand current state of computers & networking?

How Can I Protect Medieval Villages From Plops?

0g pool: can I keep a big ball of water in space?

Why might plasma weapons have different colors, even when made by the same manufacturer?

What would happen if magnets stopped working?

How long would a single metropolis last if all other signs of human civilization vanish?

What would be the fastest way to end hostilities with the USA (without surrendering) for a superpowered being?

Nuclear apocalypse in a nuclear submarine

Is a galaxy-wide language possible?

Society rules for marriages and love on multigeneration ship

How do we catch a shape-shifter

What effects would propellant that expands at near light speed have on firearm technology?

Are there any real world examples of where a desert and a swamp meet each other?

What would two people reading each other's mind think?

Can one Battlestar conquer Earth?

How big would an amorphous blob have to be to toss part of itself into orbit?

Aliens are on their way. What can cause them to not understand us?

Dangerous pending task in world managing A.I

What would life be like on a planet that spun just fast enough to negate gravity?

What would happen if photons had a mass equal to 1/100 of a hydrogen atom?

Everyone now has two bodies: what do you do?

Justification for ambiguous poetic prophecy

Fireproof Plants

Azidoazide Azide Storage and Weaponization

Which is initially more favorable; large or small settlements in a new planetary colony?

What would be the effects of a 9 year day?

Close Quarters Combat... In Space