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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One barrel of petroleum holds 42 gallons.
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0.3% of solar energy from the Sahara is enough to power the whole of Europe.
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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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One cubic foot of gold weighs more than 1,200 pounds!
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Your brain is 80% water.
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Out of all the senses, smell is most closely linked to memory.
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