During photosynthesis, plants emit light humans can’t see, but NASA can see that light from space - and they've even made maps of it!
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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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Airports that are at higher altitudes require a longer airstrip due to lower air density.
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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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The Earth's atmosphere weighs about 5.5 quadrillion tons.
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Out of all the senses, smell is most closely linked to memory.
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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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One third of the electricity produced on earth is used to power electric light bulbs!
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