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 at the Zhejiang University in China have developed an ultra-light material known as carbon aerogel.
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When you walk down a steep hill, the pressure on your knees is equal to three times your body weight.
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4.5 pounds of sunlight strike the Earth each day.
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One ragweed plant can release as many as one billion grains of pollen!
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Sound at the right vibration can bore holes through a solid object.
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In the 60s, a scientist gave LSD to dolphins in an attempt to teach them English.
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Research indicates that plants grow healthier when they are stroked.
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