Scientists at the Zhejiang University in China have developed an ultra-light material known as carbon aerogel.
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In 1999, Harvard physicist Lene Hau was able to slow down light to 17 meters per second and in 2001, was able to stop light completely.
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Scientists are attempting to create a synthetic brain by reverse-engineering the mammalian brain down to the molecular level. A cellular human brain is predicted possible by 2023. It hopes to shed light on consciousness.
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Most dust particles in your house come from dead skin.
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One barrel of petroleum holds 42 gallons.
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In zero gravity, a candle's flame is round and blue.
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Scientists are working on a portable spray-on-skin that can heal severe wounds in just a few minutes.The spray mainly contains important proteins that can reprogram the injured cells to become stem cells, and back to young uniformed skin cells. So far they were able to accelerate healing process from 12 weeks to 21 days with a similar approach.
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A cubic yard of air weighs about 2 pounds at sea level.
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