Columbia University has developed an artificial tree that passively soaks up carbon dioxide from the air using "leaves" that are 1,000 times more efficient than true leaves that use photosynthesis.
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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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The use of emoticons affects our corresponding brain areas and can actually trigger emotions.
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Each day, up to 150 species of life become extinct.
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The hair of an adult man or woman can stretch 25 percent of its length without breaking.
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A coal power station puts 100 times more radiation into the air than a nuclear power plant producing the same amount of energy.
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Indoor pollution is 10 times more toxic than outdoor pollution.
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Stannous fluoride, which is the cavity fighter found in toothpaste is made from recycled tin.
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