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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Oak trees produce 2,200 acorns in a season, but each acorn only has a 1 in 10,000 chance of becoming an oak tree.
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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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Scientists are now able to grow 'beating' heart tissue in a lab!
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Hot water can freeze faster than cold water.
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Most dust particles in your house are made from dead skin!
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Nearly 50% of the world's scientists are assigned to military projects.
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