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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Stannous fluoride, which is the cavity fighter found in toothpaste is made from recycled tin.
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German chemists made a replica of a trophy the size of one molecule.
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A cesium atom in an atomic clock beats over nine billion times a second.
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During photosynthesis, plants emit light humans can’t see, but NASA can see that light from space - and they've even made maps of it!
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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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One barrel of petroleum holds 42 gallons.
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