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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In zero gravity, a candle's flame is round and blue.
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There are more than 270 people cryogenically frozen in the hope that one day the technology will exist that can revive them and extend their lives.
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A ball of glass will bounce higher than a ball made of rubber.
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0.3% of solar energy from the Sahara is enough to power the whole of Europe.
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The force of a suction cup is calculated using F=AP.
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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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