Scientists are working on a portable spray-on-skin that can heal severe wounds in just a few minutes.The spray mainly contains important proteins that can reprogram the injured cells to become stem cells, and back to young uniformed skin cells. So far they were able to accelerate healing process from 12 weeks to 21 days with a similar approach.
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Columbia University has developed an artificial tree that passively soaks up carbon dioxide from the air using "leaves" that are 1,000 times more efficient than true leaves that use photosynthesis.
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In 1999, Harvard physicist Lene Hau was able to slow down light to 17 meters per second and in 2001, was able to stop light completely.
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Stannous fluoride, which is the cavity fighter found in toothpaste is made from recycled tin.
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Hot water can freeze faster than cold water.
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A 'jiffy' is an actual unit of time for 1/100th of a second!
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Out of all the senses, smell is most closely linked to memory.
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Rafflesia Arnoldii is the largest flower in the world and can grow as big as an umbrella.
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