Science Facts

    Random Science Facts

    There are 113 Science Facts!

    Scientists aren't sure what color dinosaurs were.
    312
    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
    One barrel of petroleum holds 42 gallons.
    20
    During photosynthesis, plants emit light humans can’t see, but NASA can see that light from space - and they've even made maps of it!
    21
    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.
    24
    Scientists have developed a microparticle filled with oxygen that can be injected into the blood stream, enabling us to live without breathing.
    21
    Dr.Jonas Salk, the man who came up with the cure for polio, didn’t patent the drug. This made the drug more affordable to the general public, and he lost out an an estimated $7 billion dollars for himself.
    41
    Scientists Turned Peanut Butter into Diamonds
    Scientists from Edinburgh University found a way to turn peanut butter into diamonds.
    47