Scientists at the Zhejiang University in China have developed an ultra-light material known as carbon aerogel.
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Galalith is a type of plastic that can be made from milk. It is odourless, insoluble in water, biodegradable, anti-allergenic, antistatic, and virtually non-flammable.
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German chemists made a replica of a trophy the size of one molecule.
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The sun is 330,330 times larger than the earth.
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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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Brass doorknobs automatically disinfect themselves in about 8 hours.
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Airports that are at higher altitudes require a longer airstrip due to lower air density.
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At 15 years old, Jack Andraka invented a method of diagnosing pancreatic cancer, thus helping to save the lives of millions of people around the world. It is 168 times faster, 26,000 times cheaper, 400 times more sensitive, and has a 99% success rate.
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