Let $f(x,y)=0$ be (irreducible) elliptic curve over the rationals. Is it possible: > 1 Both $x,y$ to be squares infinitely often? > 2 Both $x,y$ to be (arbitrary) large powers, not necessarily the same power? For Weierstrass model, $x$ square infinitely often is possible, though I believe abc implies both can't be squares infinitely often. For larger powers the n-conjecture implies the number of monomials can't be too small.