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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Nuclear power prevented an average of over 1.8 million deaths between 1971-2009 as a result of lower air pollution from reduced coal usage according to NASA.
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The force of a suction cup is calculated using F=AP.
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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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Oxygen, carbon, hydrogen and nitrogen make up 90% of the human body.
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The smell of freshly cut grass is actually a plant distress call.
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Out of all the senses, smell is most closely linked to memory.
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One ragweed plant can release as many as one billion grains of pollen!
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