An engineer is responsible for creating the slippery part of water slides, which allows people to slide down without getting stuck.
There are over 4,375 apps released daily on the Google Play Store.
The Ferris Wheel is considered to be one of the largest engineering wonders in history.
The term “computer bug” was coined when an actual bug was found by Grace Hopperinside of a computer in 1947. This bug is now on display at the Smithsonian.
Only 3% of our planet’s water is drinkable. The other 97% is saltwater.
The amount of energy Americans use doubles nearly every 20 years.
Exercise isn’t just beneficial for your body! Exercising has also been proven to improve learning and memory.
Petroleum-based ingredients are getting an environmentally friendly makeover thanks to the green chemistry company Genomatica. Butylene glycol, a substance derived from petroleumthat is featured in products across the cosmetic industry, is a major cause for concern. The substance is harmful to the environment and potentially to humans as well — traces of polyaromatic hydrocarbons have also been found within butylene glycol, which has been linked to cancer. Using biotechnology Genomatica has created a safe, plant-based alternative to this beauty ingredient staple.
Astaxanthin is one of the most sought after and powerful antioxidants found in nature. Antioxidants give the body a defense system against free radicals, chemical compounds that can (but not always!) damage the cells within our bodies. The result of this protection is that astaxanthin has been shown to help in the prevention of harmful conditions like heart disease, hypertension, diabetes, and even various cancers, according toHealthcare Weekly.
