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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0.3% of solar energy from the Sahara is enough to power the whole of Europe.
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Some toothpastes and deodorants contain the same chemicals found in antifreeze.
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The smell of freshly cut grass is actually a plant distress call.
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There are more atoms in one teaspoon of water than there are teaspoons of water in the Atlantic Ocean.
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Most dust particles in your house are made from dead skin!
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Each day, up to 150 species of life become extinct.
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