Top 10 Amazing Science Facts

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1. Water Can Exist in Three States at Once

At a specific temperature and pressure called the triple point, water can simultaneously be solid, liquid, and gas.

2. DNA Is Over 99% Identical in All Humans

Despite our differences, the genetic code shared among humans is overwhelmingly similar, showing how closely related we are.

3. The Speed of Light Is Not Constant in All Materials

While light travels fastest in a vacuum, it slows down when passing through materials like water or glass.

4. The Human Body Contains More Bacteria Than Human Cells

Trillions of bacteria live in and on our bodies, playing crucial roles in digestion, immunity, and health.

5. Lightning Is Hotter Than the Surface of the Sun

A lightning bolt can reach temperatures of around 30,000 kelvin, which is five times hotter than the sun’s surface.

6. A Day on Venus Is Longer Than Its Year

Venus takes about 243 Earth days to rotate once, but only 225 Earth days to orbit the sun.

7. Some Metals Can “Melt” in Your Hand

Gallium is a metal that melts at just above room temperature and will liquefy when held in your hand.

8. There Are More Atoms in a Glass of Water Than Glasses of Water in the Ocean

Atoms are unimaginably small, making their numbers in everyday objects incredibly vast.

9. Bananas Are Radioactive

Bananas contain potassium-40, a naturally occurring radioactive isotope, but the level is harmless to humans.

10. The Universe Is Expanding Faster Than Ever

Cosmologists have found that the universe’s expansion is accelerating due to mysterious dark energy.