One of the most surprising facts about the Earth is how we easily forget that what an amazing and interesting planet we live on. As Carl Saganpointed out,“It’s home, it’s us”.It is the only known planet to support an atmosphere with free oxygen, liquid water on the surface, and,...
we explore 10 interesting facts about the Tasman Sea. With a plethora of interesting historical and geographical facts, this is bound to make for some interesting reading!
We all know that soil contains all sorts of microorganisms. Most of the time, these tiny creatures are completely safe. Yet, there are a few bacteria species that can be harmful to humans. That includes Bacillus cereus. Unfortunately, these microorganisms can release spores that attach to rice....
6. Puerto Rico is home to more bioluminescent bays than anywhere in the world. The waters in Fajardo Bay, Mosquito Bay, and La Parguera Bay all contain tens to hundreds of thousands of microorganisms (dinoflagellates) per gallon of water. When the dinoflagellates are disturbed they glow, result...
With over 1,000 nicknames, the vagina is one of the most obsessed over body parts in history. Learn what the hooha is about with our random vagina facts.
MMS and CD chemistry – the facts(2016) This is my simple explainer about MMS (‘miracle’ or ‘master’ mineral solution) and CD (chlorine dioxide). This horrible, nasty fad seems to have faded away in recent years – partly thanks to the fact that even its founder, Jim Humble, admitt...
Scientists at NatureWorks of Minnetonka, Minnesota, makes food containers from a polymer called polylactic acid, made using microorganisms to convert cornstarch into a resin. The resulting polymer is used to replace rigid petroleum-based plastic used in yogurt containers and water bottles. ...
“assumed” that extraterrestrial life would have to be similarly based on carbon based life here on Earth. You know, the basic stuff that survives on oxygen, sunlight, water, and is composed mainly of organic carbon. That is until they discovered the Archaea, microorganisms that survive in ...
There aren’t even any insects buzzing about. The Berkeley Pit had become one of the deadliest places on earth, too toxic even for microorganisms. Or so it was thought. In 1995, an analytic chemist named William Chatham saw something unusual in the allegedly lifeless lake: a small clump ...
Ribosomes are mainly composed of RNA and protein components. Discover more interesting facts, types, structure and functions of ribosomes, at BYJU’S