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    Undergrad Working in a Vacuum & zero gravity

    Having seen plenty of 'vacuum in a tube' tests on youtube I am wondering how a human can work in such an environment. I'm trying to understand how a space suit can be tested before it is used 'live' in space, and how seemingly 'everyday' materials are used to protect astronauts from the harsh...
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    What are some common scientific questions and answers?

    Hi all! I am just an ageing individual who has the occasional question on something 'scientific' so I'm hoping to get some answers on here in the future.
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    High School Does anyone know how to measure the color of a Post-It note?

    Hi all! I initially came here to peruse the threads about Vacuums but stumbled across this topic. Having worked in the print and reprographic industry ( specifically colour correction from computer to paper) I can offer my twopenceworth. Taking the initial OP on a lighter note (scuse the...