The smell of rain on dry earth is called petrichor — caused by a compound called geosmin from bacteria.

Some trees can communicate with each other using underground fungal networks.

Fact #2027 · Nature

Tyrannosaurus rex had one of the strongest bites of any land animal.

Fact #667 · Nature

Rainforests are home to a vast range of biodiversity.

Fact #70 · Nature

There are organisms on Earth that can survive being frozen for years and still come back to life.

Fact #2494 · Nature

Tardigrades can survive extreme radiation, freezing, and even space.

Fact #1942 · Nature

A single coral colony can consist of thousands of tiny animals.

Fact #367 · Nature

The Earth's surface is constantly reshaped by natural forces.

Fact #224 · Nature

Sharks are older than trees — they appeared about 450 million years ago.

Fact #3242 · Nature