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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Déjà vu occurs when your brain tries to apply a memory of a past situation to your current one, fails, and makes you feel like it's happened.
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The human brain uses approximately as much energy as a 10 watt light bulb.
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After age 30, the brain begins to lose about 50,000 neurons per day - shrinking the brain .25% each year.
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Blueberry juice boosts memory.
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The elephant brain weighs about 6,000g.
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Scientists say that a 'zombie apocalypse' is actually possible based on the recent discovery of certain brain parasites. But as of now, these parasites only affect bugs.
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The desire to squeeze and hug cute things comes from the same place in your brain as aggression.
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