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    2. Science News

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  2. Education

    1. Homework Help

      For assistance with (but not answers to) homework problems.

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    2. Science Education

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  3. Sciences

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      The world of forces, particles and high-powered experiments.

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    2. Chemistry

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    3. Biology

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    4. Mathematics

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    5. Medical Science

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    7. Earth Science

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    8. Computer Science

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    9. Amateur Science

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    10. Other Sciences

      Discussion of science topics that don't fit under any other category.

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  4. Philosophy

    1. General Philosophy

      General philosophical discussions.

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    2. Religion

      Forum for the discussion and examination of the rational foundations of religion.

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    3. Ethics

      Discussion of ethical topics relating to science, medicine, religion, and so on.

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  5. SmarterThanThat Forums

    1. SmarterThanThat Videos

      Discussions of videos on SmarterThanThat.com.

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  6. Other Topics

    1. The Lounge

      Discuss life, work, school, anything!

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    2. Politics

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    3. Suggestions, Comments and Support

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    4. Brain Teasers and Puzzles

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    5. Speculations

      Pseudoscientific or speculatory threads belong here.

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    6. Trash Can

      Where the bad threads go.

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