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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Stannous fluoride, which is the cavity fighter found in toothpaste is made from recycled tin.
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A 'jiffy' is an actual unit of time for 1/100th of a second!
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Most liquid laundry detergents are alive with living organisms that help to break down stains!
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At 15 years old, Jack Andraka invented a method of diagnosing pancreatic cancer, thus helping to save the lives of millions of people around the world. It is 168 times faster, 26,000 times cheaper, 400 times more sensitive, and has a 99% success rate.
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Nearly 50% of the world's scientists are assigned to military projects.
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Sound travels about 4 times faster in water than in air.
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Scientists at the Zhejiang University in China have developed an ultra-light material known as carbon aerogel.
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