MIT has developed a camera that captures the speed of light at a trillion frames per second.
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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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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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One gallon of used motor oil can ruin approximately one million gallons of fresh water!
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The force of a suction cup is calculated using F=AP.
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Scientists are now able to grow 'beating' heart tissue in a lab!
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