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When it comes to thermal protection, the name ‘Nomex” usually stands out. In fact, it is already synonymous with ‘flame resistance’ that it has already earned its mark in the racing and firefighting ...

According to research from Professor Hans Eiberg, all blue-eyed people share the same DNA sequence. This mutation affects the OCA2 gene, which produces a pigment-protein known as melanin in the iris.

Tiger sharks are known to eat just about anything they can get their jaws on including sea turtles. This shark is also not discriminating when it comes to prey type as it has been documented eating ...

White mold on bread is usually caused by a type of fungi known as Penicillium. This type of fungi grows best in warm, dark, and moist environments. It can produce mycotoxins, which are toxic ...

Tall people attract attention wherever they go. They’re often the target of jokes and ridicule. But who was the world’s tallest person ever? Robert Wadlow was a legend who grew to an incredible height ...

When shopping for an engagement ring, you typically have a few options: gold, silver, and platinum. However, a meteorite engagement ring is an excellent alternative that will stand out from the rest.

Crystals are really neat structures and show up in a surprising variety of places in nature. This is a great crystal growth experiment to try with your kids and will help them learn about these ...

Plant cells require a significant amount of energy in the form of ATP to facilitate various functions. Hence, mitochondria are an integral part of every eukaryotic cell and have gained major interest ...

The rare occurrence of black people with blue eyes is a subject of fascination and intrigue. Some believe that they are the result of ancient interbreeding with Neanderthals, who went extinct about 25 ...

Tinkerbella nana, a fairy wasp that lives as a parasite inside other insects’ eggs, is the world’s smallest insect. It measures only 0.139 millimeters long. Dutch scientists recently filmed this ...

While down syndrome is a condition that affects humans, many animals can also suffer from the condition. Here are 10 animals that have down syndrome. Down syndrome is a genetic disorder caused by an ...