Scientists at the Zhejiang University in China have developed an ultra-light material known as carbon aerogel.
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Each day, up to 150 species of life become extinct.
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Sound at the right vibration can bore holes through a solid object.
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Scientists are working on a portable spray-on-skin that can heal severe wounds in just a few minutes.The spray mainly contains important proteins that can reprogram the injured cells to become stem cells, and back to young uniformed skin cells. So far they were able to accelerate healing process from 12 weeks to 21 days with a similar approach.
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0.3% of solar energy from the Sahara is enough to power the whole of Europe.
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Every day, plants convert sunlight into energy equivalent to six times the entire power consumption of human civilization.
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Hot water can freeze faster than cold water.
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Airports that are at higher altitudes require a longer airstrip due to lower air density.
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