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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Scientists are now able to grow 'beating' heart tissue in a lab!
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Research indicates that plants grow healthier when they are stroked.
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Sound at the right vibration can bore holes through a solid object.
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A cesium atom in an atomic clock beats over nine billion times a second.
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When you walk down a steep hill, the pressure on your knees is equal to three times your body weight.
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Balsa wood is classified as a hard wood!
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Airports that are at higher altitudes require a longer airstrip due to lower air density.
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