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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In Arizona, a solar wind energy tower has been proposed that would generate as much energy as the Hoover Dam.
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Scientists are working on a portable spray-on-skin that can heal severe wounds in just a few minutes.The spray mainly contains important proteins that can reprogram the injured cells to become stem cells, and back to young uniformed skin cells. So far they were able to accelerate healing process from 12 weeks to 21 days with a similar approach.
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Liquid TIDE laundry detergent glows under a blacklight.
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Approximately 70 percent of the earth is covered by water. Only 1 percent of this water is drinkable.
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Diamonds can be shattered with a hammer.
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Pure water (H2O) does not conduct electricity on its own.
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Nylon is made from coal and petroleum.
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