Brass doorknobs automatically disinfect themselves in about 8 hours.
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Pumice is the only rock that floats on water.
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Blue eyes are a genetic mutation. Before the mutation occured, all humans had brown eyes.
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A cesium atom in an atomic clock beats over nine billion times a second.
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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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Optical illusions occur when what the eyes see conflicts with what the brain expects.
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According to scientists, the color of the cup that we're drinking from can alter our perception of the actual taste of the drink.
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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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