Research indicates that plants grow healthier when they are stroked.
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Nearly 50% of the world's scientists are assigned to military projects.
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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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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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Each day, up to 150 species of life become extinct.
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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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Scientists at the Zhejiang University in China have developed an ultra-light material known as carbon aerogel.
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