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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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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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 storage capacity of human brain exceeds 4 Terrabytes.
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Scientists concluded that the chicken came first, not the egg, because the protein which makes the egg shells is only produced by hens.
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At room temperature, the average air molecule travels at the speed of a rifle bullet.
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Stannous fluoride, which is the cavity fighter found in toothpaste is made from recycled tin.
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For every gallon of sea water, you get more than a quarter pound of salt.
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