Scientists at the Zhejiang University in China have developed an ultra-light material known as carbon aerogel.
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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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The most expensive material on the planet is antimatter - worth $62.5 trillion per gram.
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Stannous fluoride, which is the cavity fighter found in toothpaste is made from recycled tin.
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Most liquid laundry detergents are alive with living organisms that help to break down stains!
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The smell of freshly cut grass is actually a plant distress call.
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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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A ball of glass will bounce higher than a ball made of rubber.
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