Top 10 Unanswered Science Questions

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Suggested by Rich Hart

Do we live in a universe or multiverse?

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What is consciousness?

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Rich Hart 11 years ago

Answering this question would likely lead to the invention of 'true' artificial intelligence.

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Are we alone?

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Suggested by Rich Hart

Can we beat the law of entropy?

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Rich Hart 11 years ago

This is what causes things in the universe to break down and change. It's the reason why nothing in the universe ever seems to be eternal. To figure out a way to beat the law of entropy would be to conquer death itself.

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How did life begin?

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#6

Suggested by Rich Hart

What's at the bottom of a black hole?

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Rich Hart 11 years ago

Understanding what is inside a quantum singularity or (black hole) would likely lead to a unified theory of physics. In other worlds, humans would have full understanding of how all the forces universe work together to create what we experience as reality.

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Suggested by steve frank

is it possible to travel at warp speed by smashing the light barrier

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#8

Suggested by Rich Hart

Can humans live forever?

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Rich Hart 11 years ago

This question is actually a subquestion of "can we beat the law of entropy?". Because the breakdown of the human body and mind can be viewed as change in entropy.

#9

Suggested by Rich Hart

How do we beat bacteria and viruses?

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Rich Hart 11 years ago

Eradicating these diseases will likely take technology and coordination that doesn't exist today but if we succeeded it would greatly improve the human condition.

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Suggested by Rich Hart

What's inside of a black hole?

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Rich Hart 11 years ago

Understanding what is inside a quantum singularity or (black hole) would likely lead to a unified theory of physics. In other worlds, humans would have full understanding of how all the forces universe work together to create what we experience as reality.