Science Facts

    Random Science Facts

    There are 113 Science Facts!

    Sequencing DNA from Cigarette Butt in Street and 3D Printing Face from It
    It's possible to sequence DNA on gum and cigarette butts found in the street and 3D print a very accurate face from it.
    31
    Why Do Old Books Have a Distinct Smell?
    The reason why old books have such a distinct smell is because hundreds of organic compounds in the pages break down over time and release chemicals that smell like almond, vanilla, and grass.
    33
    The sun is 330,330 times larger than the earth.
    75
    Scientists concluded that the chicken came first, not the egg, because the protein which makes the egg shells is only produced by hens.
    11
    German chemists made a replica of a trophy the size of one molecule.
    68
    Brass doorknobs automatically disinfect themselves in about 8 hours.
    18
    MIT has developed a camera that captures the speed of light at a trillion frames per second.
    20
    At room temperature, the average air molecule travels at the speed of a rifle bullet.
    55