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 are learning from the 1700-year-old Lycurgus Cup, which changes colour thanks to nano particles.
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The earth is approx. 6,588,000,000,000,000,000 tons.
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Airports that are at higher altitudes require a longer airstrip due to lower air density.
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MIT has developed a camera that captures the speed of light at a trillion frames per second.
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The Manchineel Tree is so poisonous, rainwater dripping off it’s leaves will burn your skin.
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