Approximately 70 percent of the earth is covered by water. Only 1 percent of this water is drinkable.
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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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Scientists in Germany have developed a candy that doesn't cause cavities.
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Iron weighs more after it rusts.
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Pumice is the only rock that floats on water.
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Nuclear power prevented an average of over 1.8 million deaths between 1971-2009 as a result of lower air pollution from reduced coal usage according to NASA.
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During photosynthesis, plants emit light humans can’t see, but NASA can see that light from space - and they've even made maps of it!
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In zero gravity, a candle's flame is round and blue.
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