A coal power station puts 100 times more radiation into the air than a nuclear power plant producing the same amount of energy.
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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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There is a surgical implant being developed that will give you an orgasm at the touch of a button.
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Only 12,000 years ago there was a species closely related to modern humans called Homo floresiensis that had been living on an Indonesian Island. They used fire and rather advanced tools, yet were only about 3 feet tall and weighed around 25kg.
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The use of emoticons affects our corresponding brain areas and can actually trigger emotions.
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Hot water can freeze faster than cold water.
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Scientists at the Zhejiang University in China have developed an ultra-light material known as carbon aerogel.
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Airports that are at higher altitudes require a longer airstrip due to lower air density.
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