MIT has developed a camera that captures the speed of light at a trillion frames per second.
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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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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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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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The use of emoticons affects our corresponding brain areas and can actually trigger emotions.
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Sound travels about 4 times faster in water than in air.
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Most dust particles in your house are made from dead skin!
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Balsa wood is classified as a hard wood!
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