31 May 2026

Image: unsplash.com [{ "selector": ".ltxtl-a", "duration": "1000ms", "fill": "forwards", "delay": "0ms", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "opacity": 0, "visibility" :"visible"}, {"offset": 1, "opacity": "1", "visibility" :"visible"} ] }, { "selector": ".rwxjs-a", "duration": "1000ms", "fill": "forwards", "delay": "0ms", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "transform": "translateY(calc(600px - 507px))", "opacity": "1", "visibility" :"visible"}, {"offset": 1, "transform": "translateY(0)", "opacity": "1", "visibility" :"visible"} ] }]

Clouds Are Surprisingly Heavy

A single cloud can weigh around 1 million tonnes, yet it floats because it's less dense than the surrounding air

Image: unsplash.com [{ "selector": ".rwiur-a", "duration": "1000ms", "fill": "forwards", "delay": "0ms", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "opacity": 0, "visibility" :"visible"}, {"offset": 1, "opacity": "1", "visibility" :"visible"} ] }, { "selector": ".msznn-a", "duration": "1000ms", "fill": "forwards", "delay": "0ms", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "transform": "translateY(calc(600px - 411px))", "opacity": "1", "visibility" :"visible"}, {"offset": 1, "transform": "translateY(0)", "opacity": "1", "visibility" :"visible"} ] }]

You "Speak" While Reading Silently

Even when reading silently, your mouth and tongue muscles activate. This is called subvocalisation

Image: unsplash.com [{ "selector": ".uxnqk-a", "duration": "1000ms", "fill": "forwards", "delay": "1000ms", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "opacity": 0, "visibility" :"visible"}, {"offset": 1, "opacity": "80%", "visibility" :"visible"} ] }, { "selector": ".idnng-a", "duration": "1000ms", "fill": "forwards", "delay": "0ms", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "opacity": 0, "visibility" :"visible"}, {"offset": 1, "opacity": "1", "visibility" :"visible"} ] }, { "selector": ".tgocs-a", "duration": "1000ms", "fill": "forwards", "delay": "0ms", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "transform": "translateY(calc(600px - 454px))", "opacity": "1", "visibility" :"visible"}, {"offset": 1, "transform": "translateY(0)", "opacity": "1", "visibility" :"visible"} ] }]

Identical Twins Have Different Fingerprints

Though they share DNA, conditions inside the womb make each twin's fingerprints unique

Image: unsplash.com [{ "selector": ".ktuja-a", "duration": "1000ms", "fill": "forwards", "delay": "1000ms", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "opacity": 0, "visibility" :"visible"}, {"offset": 1, "opacity": "80%", "visibility" :"visible"} ] }, { "selector": ".qwrpo-a", "duration": "1000ms", "fill": "forwards", "delay": "0ms", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "transform": "translateY(calc(600px - 426px))", "opacity": "1", "visibility" :"visible"}, {"offset": 1, "transform": "translateY(0)", "opacity": "1", "visibility" :"visible"} ] }, { "selector": ".lctne-a", "duration": "1000ms", "fill": "forwards", "delay": "0ms", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "opacity": 0, "visibility" :"visible"}, {"offset": 1, "opacity": "1", "visibility" :"visible"} ] }]

Earth's Days Are Getting Longer

Earth's rotation is slowing down, increasing the length of a day by about 1.8 seconds per century

Image: unsplash.com [{ "selector": ".mjbin-a", "duration": "1000ms", "fill": "forwards", "delay": "1000ms", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "opacity": 0, "visibility" :"visible"}, {"offset": 1, "opacity": "80%", "visibility" :"visible"} ] }, { "selector": ".aflwr-a", "duration": "1000ms", "fill": "forwards", "delay": "0ms", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "transform": "translateY(calc(600px - 452px))", "opacity": "1", "visibility" :"visible"}, {"offset": 1, "transform": "translateY(0)", "opacity": "1", "visibility" :"visible"} ] }, { "selector": ".wajum-a", "duration": "1000ms", "fill": "forwards", "delay": "0ms", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "opacity": 0, "visibility" :"visible"}, {"offset": 1, "opacity": "1", "visibility" :"visible"} ] }]

A Predictable Thunderstorm Exists

"Hector the Convector" forms almost daily over Australia's Tiwi Islands during certain months

Image: unsplash.com [{ "selector": ".aguuw-a", "duration": "1000ms", "fill": "forwards", "delay": "1000ms", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "opacity": 0, "visibility" :"visible"}, {"offset": 1, "opacity": "80%", "visibility" :"visible"} ] }, { "selector": ".ecfrt-a", "duration": "1000ms", "fill": "forwards", "delay": "0ms", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "transform": "translateY(calc(600px - 447px))", "opacity": "1", "visibility" :"visible"}, {"offset": 1, "transform": "translateY(0)", "opacity": "1", "visibility" :"visible"} ] }, { "selector": ".qdzfi-a", "duration": "1000ms", "fill": "forwards", "delay": "0ms", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "opacity": 0, "visibility" :"visible"}, {"offset": 1, "opacity": "1", "visibility" :"visible"} ] }]

The Universe Has A Colour

Scientists named the average colour of the universe "Cosmic Latte", a pale beige shade

Image: unsplash.com [{ "selector": ".ibfkp-a", "duration": "1000ms", "fill": "forwards", "delay": "1000ms", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "opacity": 0, "visibility" :"visible"}, {"offset": 1, "opacity": "80%", "visibility" :"visible"} ] }, { "selector": ".jtfki-a", "duration": "1000ms", "fill": "forwards", "delay": "0ms", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "transform": "translateY(calc(600px - 449px))", "opacity": "1", "visibility" :"visible"}, {"offset": 1, "transform": "translateY(0)", "opacity": "1", "visibility" :"visible"} ] }, { "selector": ".ppoad-a", "duration": "1000ms", "fill": "forwards", "delay": "0ms", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "opacity": 0, "visibility" :"visible"}, {"offset": 1, "opacity": "1", "visibility" :"visible"} ] }]

Water May Not Be Wet

Many scientists say water itself isn't wet-it simply makes other objects wet

Image: unsplash.com [{ "selector": ".bncxo-a", "duration": "1000ms", "fill": "forwards", "delay": "0ms", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "transform": "translateY(calc(600px - 455px))", "opacity": "1", "visibility" :"visible"}, {"offset": 1, "transform": "translateY(0)", "opacity": "1", "visibility" :"visible"} ] }, { "selector": ".qdgll-a", "duration": "1000ms", "fill": "forwards", "delay": "0ms", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "opacity": 0, "visibility" :"visible"}, {"offset": 1, "opacity": "1", "visibility" :"visible"} ] }]

Humans Are Expensive To Build

The chemical ingredients in a human body are worth over €116,000 in raw form

Image: unsplash.com [{ "selector": ".tplfs-a", "duration": "1000ms", "fill": "forwards", "delay": "0ms", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "transform": "translateY(calc(600px - 459px))", "opacity": "1", "visibility" :"visible"}, {"offset": 1, "transform": "translateY(0)", "opacity": "1", "visibility" :"visible"} ] }, { "selector": ".bbdpc-a", "duration": "1000ms", "fill": "forwards", "delay": "0ms", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "opacity": 0, "visibility" :"visible"}, {"offset": 1, "opacity": "1", "visibility" :"visible"} ] }]

Earth's Bacteria Are Endless

If stacked together, all bacteria on Earth would stretch about 10 billion light-years

Image: unsplash.com [{ "selector": ".jfwla-a", "duration": "1000ms", "fill": "forwards", "delay": "0ms", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "transform": "translateY(calc(600px - 459px))", "opacity": "1", "visibility" :"visible"}, {"offset": 1, "transform": "translateY(0)", "opacity": "1", "visibility" :"visible"} ] }, { "selector": ".eibum-a", "duration": "1000ms", "fill": "forwards", "delay": "0ms", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "opacity": 0, "visibility" :"visible"}, {"offset": 1, "opacity": "1", "visibility" :"visible"} ] }]

Everest Isn't The Tallest Mountain

Hawaii's Mauna Kea is taller than Everest when measured from its underwater base

Image: unsplash.com [{ "selector": ".jixnj-a", "duration": "1000ms", "fill": "forwards", "delay": "0ms", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "transform": "translateY(calc(600px - 459px))", "opacity": "1", "visibility" :"visible"}, {"offset": 1, "transform": "translateY(0)", "opacity": "1", "visibility" :"visible"} ] }, { "selector": ".duamw-a", "duration": "1000ms", "fill": "forwards", "delay": "0ms", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "opacity": 0, "visibility" :"visible"}, {"offset": 1, "opacity": "1", "visibility" :"visible"} ] }]

Check More Stories

Image: unsplash.com [{ "selector": ".orpip-a", "duration": "1000ms", "fill": "forwards", "delay": "0ms", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "opacity": 0, "visibility" :"visible"}, {"offset": 1, "opacity": "1", "visibility" :"visible"} ] }, { "selector": ".guaef-a", "duration": "1000ms", "fill": "forwards", "delay": "0ms", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "opacity": 0, "visibility" :"visible"}, {"offset": 1, "opacity": "1", "visibility" :"visible"} ] }] ndtv.com

31 May 2026

10 FASCINATING SCIENCE FACTS STUDENTS SHOULD KNOW

Clouds Are Surprisingly Heavy

A single cloud can weigh around 1 million tonnes, yet it floats because it's less dense than the surrounding air

You "Speak" While Reading Silently

Even when reading silently, your mouth and tongue muscles activate. This is called subvocalisation

Identical Twins Have Different Fingerprints

Though they share DNA, conditions inside the womb make each twin's fingerprints unique

Earth's Days Are Getting Longer

Earth's rotation is slowing down, increasing the length of a day by about 1.8 seconds per century

Heading 3

A Predictable Thunderstorm Exists

"Hector the Convector" forms almost daily over Australia's Tiwi Islands during certain months

The Universe Has A Colour

Scientists named the average colour of the universe "Cosmic Latte", a pale beige shade

Water May Not Be Wet

Many scientists say water itself isn't wet-it simply makes other objects wet

Humans Are Expensive To Build

The chemical ingredients in a human body are worth over €116,000 in raw form

Earth's Bacteria Are Endless

If stacked together, all bacteria on Earth would stretch about 10 billion light-years

Everest Isn't The Tallest Mountain

Hawaii's Mauna Kea is taller than Everest when measured from its underwater base

Check More Stories

31 May 2026

10 FASCINATING SCIENCE FACTS STUDENTS SHOULD KNOW

Clouds Are Surprisingly HeavyA single cloud can weigh around 1 million tonnes, yet it floats because it's less dense than the surrounding air

You "Speak" While Reading Silently Even when reading silently, your mouth and tongue muscles activate. This is called subvocalisation

Identical Twins Have Different FingerprintsThough they share DNA, conditions inside the womb make each twin's fingerprints unique

Earth's Days Are Getting LongerEarth's rotation is slowing down, increasing the length of a day by about 1.8 seconds per century

Heading 3

A Predictable Thunderstorm Exists"Hector the Convector" forms almost daily over Australia's Tiwi Islands during certain months

The Universe Has A ColourScientists named the average colour of the universe "Cosmic Latte", a pale beige shade

Water May Not Be WetMany scientists say water itself isn't wet-it simply makes other objects wet

Humans Are Expensive To BuildThe chemical ingredients in a human body are worth over €116,000 in raw form

Earth's Bacteria Are EndlessIf stacked together, all bacteria on Earth would stretch about 10 billion light-years

Everest Isn't The Tallest MountainHawaii's Mauna Kea is taller than Everest when measured from its underwater base

Check More Stories

Clouds Are Surprisingly Heavy

A single cloud can weigh around 1 million tonnes, yet it floats because it's less dense than the surrounding air

You "Speak" While Reading Silently

Even when reading silently, your mouth and tongue muscles activate. This is called subvocalisation

Identical Twins Have Different Fingerprints

Though they share DNA, conditions inside the womb make each twin's fingerprints unique

Earth's Days Are Getting Longer

Earth's rotation is slowing down, increasing the length of a day by about 1.8 seconds per century

A Predictable Thunderstorm Exists

"Hector the Convector" forms almost daily over Australia's Tiwi Islands during certain months

The Universe Has A Colour

Scientists named the average colour of the universe "Cosmic Latte", a pale beige shade

Water May Not Be Wet

Many scientists say water itself isn't wet-it simply makes other objects wet

Humans Are Expensive To Build

The chemical ingredients in a human body are worth over €116,000 in raw form

Earth's Bacteria Are Endless

If stacked together, all bacteria on Earth would stretch about 10 billion light-years

Everest Isn't The Tallest Mountain

Hawaii's Mauna Kea is taller than Everest when measured from its underwater base