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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Optical illusions occur when what the eyes see conflicts with what the brain expects.
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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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The average temperature at 40,000 feet above sea level is -60 F.
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German chemists made a replica of a trophy the size of one molecule.
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Some toothpastes and deodorants contain the same chemicals found in antifreeze.
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One ragweed plant can release as many as one billion grains of pollen!
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