Halos around the moon are caused by ice crystals in high-altitude cirrus clouds refracting moonlight.

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

Fact #2162 · Nature

Deep-sea fish often have flexible bodies to withstand high pressure.

Fact #864 · Nature

There are more trees on Earth than stars in the Milky Way — about 3 trillion trees.

Fact #3484 · Nature

Some desert plants can store water for long periods.

Fact #176 · Nature

Lightning strikes the Earth about 100 times per second.

Fact #3397 · Nature

Some insects can walk on water due to surface tension.

Fact #374 · Nature

A cloud can weigh more than a million tons.

Fact #2716 · Nature

A snow leopard’s wide paws act like natural snowshoes.

Fact #577 · Nature