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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The Earth's atmosphere weighs about 5.5 quadrillion tons.
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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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Rafflesia Arnoldii is the largest flower in the world and can grow as big as an umbrella.
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4.5 pounds of sunlight strike the Earth each day.
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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 Manchineel Tree is so poisonous, rainwater dripping off it’s leaves will burn your skin.
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Liquid TIDE laundry detergent glows under a blacklight.
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