The weight of a carat (200 milligrams), standard unit of measurement for gemstones, is based on the weight of the carob seed.
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If the chemical sodium is dropped into water it will immediately and violently explode.
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Indoor pollution is 10 times more toxic than outdoor pollution.
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There is a surgical implant being developed that will give you an orgasm at the touch of a button.
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Billions of neutrinos pass unnoticed through your body every second.
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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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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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Scientists in Germany have developed a candy that doesn't cause cavities.
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