German chemists made a replica of a trophy the size of one molecule.
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Sound travels about 4 times faster in water than in air.
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The average temperature at 40,000 feet above sea level is -60 F.
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The gas that gives rotten eggs their distinctive foul smell may slow ageing and block damaging chemical reactions inside cells, according to scientists in China.
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Termites are being researched as a possible renewable energy source as they can produce up to 2 litres of hydrogen from ingesting a single sheet of paper, making them one of the planet’s most efficient bioreactors.
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Scientists are learning from the 1700-year-old Lycurgus Cup, which changes colour thanks to nano particles.
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Some toothpastes and deodorants contain the same chemicals found in antifreeze.
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