Nylon is made from coal and petroleum.
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A single speck of dust is half way in size between a subatomic particle and the Earth.
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The force of a suction cup is calculated using F=AP.
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Scientists at the Zhejiang University in China have developed an ultra-light material known as carbon aerogel.
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Research indicates that plants grow healthier when they are stroked.
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For a high school science fair project, 17-year-old Michio Kaku built a particle accelerator in his parent's garage that was able to generate a magnetic field 20,000 times greater than the Earth's and produce collisions powerful enough to create antimatter.
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Indoor pollution is 10 times more toxic than outdoor pollution.
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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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