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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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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Liquid TIDE laundry detergent glows under a blacklight.
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For every gallon of sea water, you get more than a quarter pound of salt.
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A single cup of gasoline, when ignited, has the same explosive power as five sticks of dynamite.
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Hot water can freeze faster than cold water.
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German chemists made a replica of a trophy the size of one molecule.
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