Airports that are at higher altitudes require a longer airstrip due to lower air density.
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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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Scientists in Germany have developed a candy that doesn't cause cavities.
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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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Indoor pollution is 10 times more toxic than outdoor pollution.
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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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In the 60s, a scientist gave LSD to dolphins in an attempt to teach them English.
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The average home creates more pollution than does the average car.
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