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The Human Brain Generates Enough Electricity to Power a Small LED

Even at rest, the brain produces between 10 and 23 watts of electrical power through billions of firing neurons. That is roughly enough energy to keep a low-wattage night-light glowing. Brain waves can be measured non-invasively with EEG sensors.

๐Ÿ’ก Fun detail: If all neurons fired simultaneously, the theoretical power output could briefly illuminate the bulb, but the brain carefully staggers signals to avoid overload.

Source: National Institutes of Health

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