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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German scientists claim to have evidence that suggests that our universe may exist inside of a computer simulated Matrix.
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A single speck of dust is half way in size between a subatomic particle and the Earth.
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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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Rafflesia Arnoldii is the largest flower in the world and can grow as big as an umbrella.
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Most dust particles in your house are made from dead skin!
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The storage capacity of human brain exceeds 4 Terrabytes.
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0.3% of solar energy from the Sahara is enough to power the whole of Europe.
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