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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Scientists at the Zhejiang University in China have developed an ultra-light material known as carbon aerogel.
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Sound travels about 4 times faster in water than in air.
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Most dust particles in your house come from dead skin.
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In the 60s, a scientist gave LSD to dolphins in an attempt to teach them English.
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