In Arizona, a solar wind energy tower has been proposed that would generate as much energy as the Hoover Dam.
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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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Scientists are now able to grow 'beating' heart tissue in a lab!
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At room temperature, the average air molecule travels at the speed of a rifle bullet.
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Hot water can freeze faster than cold water.
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German chemists made a replica of a trophy the size of one molecule.
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In 1999, Harvard physicist Lene Hau was able to slow down light to 17 meters per second and in 2001, was able to stop light completely.
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