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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There are more atoms in one teaspoon of water than there are teaspoons of water in the Atlantic Ocean.
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Forensic scientists can determine a person's sex, age, and race by examining a single strand of hair.
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One 75-watt bulb gives more light than three 25-watt bulbs.
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Optical illusions occur when what the eyes see conflicts with what the brain expects.
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Stephen Hawking once tried to find potential time travellers by throwing a party and only sending out invitations after the party.
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Nearly 50% of the world's scientists are assigned to military projects.
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One cubic foot of gold weighs more than 1,200 pounds!
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