Science Facts

    Random Science Facts

    There are 113 Science Facts!

    Bioluminescent Plants
    Bioluminescent Plants
    The world's first genetically-engineered bioluminescent (glow-in-the-dark) house plants have been created and could eventually be used as a functional light source.
    38
    Research indicates that plants grow healthier when they are stroked.
    173
    MIT has developed a camera that captures the speed of light at a trillion frames per second.
    20
    Sequencing DNA from Cigarette Butt in Street and 3D Printing Face from It
    It's possible to sequence DNA on gum and cigarette butts found in the street and 3D print a very accurate face from it.
    31
    Liquid TIDE laundry detergent glows under a blacklight.
    96
    The sun is 330,330 times larger than the earth.
    75
    Some toothpastes and deodorants contain the same chemicals found in antifreeze.
    38
    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