Sound at the right vibration can bore holes through a solid object.
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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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Scientists have developed a microparticle filled with oxygen that can be injected into the blood stream, enabling us to live without breathing.
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The smell of freshly cut grass is actually a plant distress call.
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Sound travels about 4 times faster in water than in air.
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For every gallon of sea water, you get more than a quarter pound of salt.
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Out of all the senses, smell is most closely linked to memory.
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