According to scientists, the color of the cup that we're drinking from can alter our perception of the actual taste of the drink.
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The storage capacity of human brain exceeds 4 Terrabytes.
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In Arizona, a solar wind energy tower has been proposed that would generate as much energy as the Hoover Dam.
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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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Kissing actually has the biological purpose of passing on biological information and chemical signals to assess mating possibilities and status.
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Scientists are attempting to create a synthetic brain by reverse-engineering the mammalian brain down to the molecular level. A cellular human brain is predicted possible by 2023. It hopes to shed light on consciousness.
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If the chemical sodium is dropped into water it will immediately and violently explode.
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Airports that are at higher altitudes require a longer airstrip due to lower air density.
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