The Sun accounts for 99.86% of the mass of the entire Solar System, including planets and asteroids.
The chemical element lithium is used in batteries due to its high electrochemical activity, proven by studies.
The speed of light in a vacuum is 299,792 km/s, a universal constant in physics.
The chemical element gold forms from neutron collisions in stars before their supernova explosions.
Volcanic rocks on Mars contain water traces, confirmed by the Curiosity rover.
Japan invented a maglev train that reaches 603 km/h—the fastest train in the world! It floats above the tracks using magnets. Passengers say riding it feels like flying at low altitude.
The largest solar power plant in the world is in India, with a capacity of 2.25 GW. It spans 50 km² and powers 1.5 million homes. The panels are so vast they’re visible from space!
In Australia, Lake Hillier has bright pink water. The color comes from algae that produce a pigment, and it doesn’t fade even in a bottle! Scientists are still studying why the lake is so unique,...
An ancient Roman road in Spain glows under UV light from fluorite minerals. Its 2,000-year-old stones reveal hidden patterns in the dark.
In 1977, scientists detected a space signal known as the Wow! Signal, lasting 72 seconds! Studies suggest it was likely comet radiation.
The Voyager spacecraft carries a golden record with Earth’s voices! It was launched in 1977 to tell other civilizations about humanity.
Black holes in space swallow everything, even light! Astrophysicists suggest the absorbed material turns into energy and is emitted as jets.
The chemical element uranium decays with a half-life of 4.5 billion years, used for rock dating.
In South Africa, ‘sand flowers’ bloom after rain. These plants survive in the desert by storing water.
Ancient dinosaur bones in Mongolia show traces of diseases studied by paleontologists.
Ice cores from the Arctic show that CO₂ levels never exceeded 300 ppm before the industrial era.
Ancient flint tools in Africa, dated to 2.6 million years ago, indicate early human tool use.
In 2015, a meteorite older than the Solar System was found in Antarctica. At 4.6 billion years old, it contains dust from another star. Scientists say it’s like a letter from space about the univ...
Millions of birds in Nebraska, USA, gather in huge flocks, covering the sky! Ornithologists found this is migratory behavior linked to food search and protection.
In 1942, a Mexican farmer stumbled upon Paricutin volcano, which grew right in his field. Within a year, it rose 424 meters, and the farmer’s village was destroyed by lava. It’s the only volcan...
In China, there’s a bridge over the Yangtze River that’s 164 km long—the longest bridge in the world! It carries both trains and cars. Building it was more complex than some space missions.Jul 10, 2025