Scientists are attempting to create a synthetic brain by reverse-engineering the mammalian brain down to the molecular level. A cellular human brain is predicted possible by 2023. It hopes to shed light on consciousness.
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Sound at the right vibration can bore holes through a solid object.
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Cold water weighs more than hot water.
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Forensic scientists can determine a person's sex, age, and race by examining a single strand of hair.
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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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During photosynthesis, plants emit light humans can’t see, but NASA can see that light from space - and they've even made maps of it!
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A 'jiffy' is an actual unit of time for 1/100th of a second!
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Research indicates that plants grow healthier when they are stroked.
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