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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Every day, plants convert sunlight into energy equivalent to six times the entire power consumption of human civilization.
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The smell of freshly cut grass is actually a plant distress call.
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The weight of a carat (200 milligrams), standard unit of measurement for gemstones, is based on the weight of the carob seed.
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For a high school science fair project, 17-year-old Michio Kaku built a particle accelerator in his parent's garage that was able to generate a magnetic field 20,000 times greater than the Earth's and produce collisions powerful enough to create antimatter.
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The left ear is more responsive to words of love and emotion whispered into it than the right.
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Airports that are at higher altitudes require a longer airstrip due to lower air density.
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Most dust particles in your house come from dead skin.
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