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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Scientists are now able to grow 'beating' heart tissue in a lab!
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One third of the electricity produced on earth is used to power electric light bulbs!
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Scientists have developed a microparticle filled with oxygen that can be injected into the blood stream, enabling us to live without breathing.
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According to scientists, the color of the cup that we're drinking from can alter our perception of the actual taste of the drink.
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Scientists aren't sure what color dinosaurs were.
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The force of a suction cup is calculated using F=AP.
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Scientists concluded that the chicken came first, not the egg, because the protein which makes the egg shells is only produced by hens.
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