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 use of emoticons affects our corresponding brain areas and can actually trigger emotions.
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The left ear is more responsive to words of love and emotion whispered into it than the right.
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The smell of freshly cut grass is actually a plant distress call.
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The banana plant cannot reproduce itself. It can be propagated only by the hand of man.
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A single cup of gasoline, when ignited, has the same explosive power as five sticks of dynamite.
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Optical illusions occur when what the eyes see conflicts with what the brain expects.
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Nylon is made from coal and petroleum.
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