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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A 'jiffy' is an actual unit of time for 1/100th of a second!
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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 storage capacity of human brain exceeds 4 Terrabytes.
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The smell of freshly cut grass is actually a plant distress call.
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Scientists are now able to grow 'beating' heart tissue in a lab!
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Scientists in Germany have developed a candy that doesn't cause cavities.
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