Nuclear power prevented an average of over 1.8 million deaths between 1971-2009 as a result of lower air pollution from reduced coal usage according to NASA.
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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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The storage capacity of human brain exceeds 4 Terrabytes.
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At room temperature, the average air molecule travels at the speed of a rifle bullet.
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Scientists are learning from the 1700-year-old Lycurgus Cup, which changes colour thanks to nano particles.
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When you walk down a steep hill, the pressure on your knees is equal to three times your body weight.
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Brass doorknobs automatically disinfect themselves in about 8 hours.
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