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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One third of the electricity produced on earth is used to power electric light bulbs!
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Scientists are learning from the 1700-year-old Lycurgus Cup, which changes colour thanks to nano particles.
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The average home creates more pollution than does the average car.
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If the chemical sodium is dropped into water it will immediately and violently explode.
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In Arizona, a solar wind energy tower has been proposed that would generate as much energy as the Hoover Dam.
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When you walk down a steep hill, the pressure on your knees is equal to three times your body weight.
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