Every day, plants convert sunlight into energy equivalent to six times the entire power consumption of human civilization.
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In zero gravity, a candle's flame is round and blue.
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Columbia University has developed an artificial tree that passively soaks up carbon dioxide from the air using "leaves" that are 1,000 times more efficient than true leaves that use photosynthesis.
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Some toothpastes and deodorants contain the same chemicals found in antifreeze.
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The force of a suction cup is calculated using F=AP.
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Forensic scientists can determine a person's sex, age, and race by examining a single strand of hair.
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In 1999, Harvard physicist Lene Hau was able to slow down light to 17 meters per second and in 2001, was able to stop light completely.
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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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