Astronauts aboard the International Space Station (ISS) travel at speeds of around 28,000 kilometers per hour (17,500 miles per hour) as they orbit Earth.
That's faster than a speeding bullet!
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@glasgowscience.bsky.socialAstronauts aboard the International Space Station (ISS) travel at speeds of around 28,000 kilometers per hour (17,500 miles per hour) as they orbit Earth.
That's faster than a speeding bullet!
@glasgowscience.bsky.socialSnails have teeth. between 1,000 and 12,000 teeth, to be precise.
They aren’t like ours, though. You’ll find the snail's tiny 'teeth' all over its file-like tongue.
@glasgowscience.bsky.socialThe world's oldest cat lived to 38 years and three days old.
The record belongs to Creme Puff, and has stood since 2005.
@glasgowscience.bsky.socialThe largest piece of fossilised dinosaur poo discovered is over 40cm long and over two litres in volume.
Most likely produced by Tyrannosaurus rex, the fossilised dung (also named a 'coprolite') is helping scientists better understand what the dinosaur ate.
@glasgowscience.bsky.socialDid you know the smell after rain has a name?
It’s called petrichor and is caused when raindrops release plant oils and compounds from soil bacteria into the air.