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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Pumice is the only rock that floats on water.
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Sound travels fifteen times faster through steel than through air.
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If the chemical sodium is dropped into water it will immediately and violently explode.
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The force of a suction cup is calculated using F=AP.
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One barrel of petroleum holds 42 gallons.
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Pure water (H2O) does not conduct electricity on its own.
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German chemists made a replica of a trophy the size of one molecule.
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