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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According to studies, men change their minds two to three times more often than women.
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Out of all the senses, smell is most closely linked to memory.
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Airports that are at higher altitudes require a longer airstrip due to lower air density.
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It takes a photon 170,000 years to travel from the core of the Sun to the surface, but only 8 minutes to travel the rest of the way to Earth.
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Most dust particles in your house are made from dead skin!
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Hot water can freeze faster than cold water.
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Galalith is a type of plastic that can be made from milk. It is odourless, insoluble in water, biodegradable, anti-allergenic, antistatic, and virtually non-flammable.
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