Scientists are attempting to create a synthetic brain by reverse-engineering the mammalian brain down to the molecular level. A cellular human brain is predicted possible by 2023. It hopes to shed light on consciousness.
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Neanderthal man had a brain capacity 100cc larger than modern man's.
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Airports that are at higher altitudes require a longer airstrip due to lower air density.
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Scientists have developed a microparticle filled with oxygen that can be injected into the blood stream, enabling us to live without breathing.
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According to studies, men change their minds two to three times more often than women.
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MIT has developed a camera that captures the speed of light at a trillion frames per second.
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Stannous fluoride, which is the cavity fighter found in toothpaste is made from recycled tin.
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Diamonds can be shattered with a hammer.
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