Sea turtles accumulate magnetite in their brains, aiding navigation using Earth’s magnetic field.
Vesuvius released 1.5 cubic kilometers of ash during its 79 AD eruption, studied by paleontologists.
Red rain sometimes falls in India’s Kerala state! Scientists found these algae are lifted by winds from nearby water bodies.
Ancient cave paintings in Lascaux, France, date back 17,000 years, determined by radiocarbon dating.
Lake Baikal in Russia is called bottomless due to its 1.6 km depth! It formed in a tectonic rift, making it the deepest lake in the world.
In 2022, a new spider species was found in Australia that jumps 2 meters. Called the “jumping hunter,” it hunts insects like a cat and can spot prey from 5 meters away thanks to its huge eyes!<...
Studies confirm that corals release chemicals to attract symbiotic algae.
Black holes evaporate over time through a process called Hawking radiation, according to quantum gravity theory.
Quantum mechanics predicts that electrons exist in probabilistic clouds around an atomic nucleus.
Geological layers in Australia contain traces of the ancient supercontinent Gondwana, formed 180 million years ago.
The Mariana Trench reaches a depth of 10,984 meters, making it the deepest point in the world’s oceans.
The largest Ferris wheel in the world, Ain Dubai, is in Dubai and stands 250 meters tall. One ride lasts 38 minutes, and from the top, you can see the entire city and sea! It’s twice as tall as t...
Photosynthesis by plants produces about 100 billion tons of oxygen annually, measured by global studies.
Crop circles appear in Wiltshire, England, sparking mysteries! Studies show most are created by humans as art projects or pranks.
The world’s oldest working lighthouse is in Spain—the Tower of Hercules. Built during the Roman Empire about 1,900 years ago, it still guides ships today. Its stone walls have withstood centuri...
In 2004, an underwater volcano in the Indian Ocean was found that erupts every 5 minutes. Located 2 km deep, it creates new islands from lava. Scientists call it the most active volcano on the plan...
In 1900, the Antikythera Mechanism, a 2,000-year-old ancient computer, was found in Greece. It predicted the movement of stars and planets with incredible accuracy. Scientists are still amazed at h...
In Indonesia, Komodo dragons on an island hunt prey as large as buffalo. These lizards weigh up to 90 kg and can smell blood from 5 km away! Their bite is venomous, and they patiently wait for thei...
Ice on the Taylor Glacier in Antarctica makes sounds like organ music! Scientists found this is caused by wind passing through ice cavities.
In 1888, the oldest photograph of a human was found in London. The image shows a busy street, but due to long exposure, only one person who stood still is visible. It’s like a window to the past!...