Scientists at the Zhejiang University in China have developed an ultra-light material known as carbon aerogel.
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The smell of freshly cut grass is actually a plant distress call.
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There are more than 270 people cryogenically frozen in the hope that one day the technology will exist that can revive them and extend their lives.
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Every day, plants convert sunlight into energy equivalent to six times the entire power consumption of human civilization.
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0.3% of solar energy from the Sahara is enough to power the whole of Europe.
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In zero gravity, a candle's flame is round and blue.
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Pure water (H2O) does not conduct electricity on its own.
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Airports that are at higher altitudes require a longer airstrip due to lower air density.
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