Earth Day Quiz 2024

<p>Launch global awareness campaigns on recycling (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Cancer in humans (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Keep a reusable cutlery set in their backpack (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Sustainable materials as substitutes for plastic (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Gaylord Nelson (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Nova outburst (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It sheds material onto the white dwarf. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Every 80 years (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Improved earthquake preparedness measures (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>3,000 light-years away (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A runaway reaction due to pressure build-up (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Before September 2024 (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>90 percent (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Enabled residents to respond effectively during an earthquake (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A bright burst of energy in a binary star system (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It survives the explosion and can experience it again. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Sensors that monitor seismic movements and public education campaigns (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>She was the first woman to sail around the world without stopping. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Sailing around Cape Horn (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A 40-foot racing vessel (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Inserted an IV into her arm (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>With GPS trackers for 8 to 12 hours daily (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>98.8% (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Medicine (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Chimpanzees are the first animals to use elevation for strategic conflict assessment. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It showed the Continental Army during the Revolutionary War. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>30-foot waves throwing her across the boat (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Patrolling their territory in groups and seeking higher ground (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Military tactics and territorial behavior (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Physical injuries and dehydration (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Finding sponsors has been challenging (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>GPS tracking of their daily movements (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It was the first known wartime drawing of the North Carolina troops. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>They demonstrated cooperation mimicry with females. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>They found fossils that led to the identification of a new ichthyosaur species. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>They performed cooking, household chores, and medical care. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>They were marine reptiles that resembled dolphins. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It captured daily life and the experiences of soldiers. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Confirming the fossils were not just rocks. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Giant fish lizard of the Severn. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It provided protection from predators. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It's one of only two known artworks highlighting their contributions. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Male spiders collaborated with females to deceive predators. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The size suggested it could be one of the largest marine animals. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>April 2024. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It is the first time both broods have surfaced simultaneously. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To avoid synchronized predation. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>They sever the food supply of branches. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It includes complex footwork and spins. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Breaking (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Through a combination of maneuver complexity and creativity. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Through their board control and trick variety. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Athletes must reach the highest point in the shortest time. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Two to three weeks. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>They serve as a food source for other animals. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Three events. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>13-17 years. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>They cannot divide evenly by any number other than themselves. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>90 decibels. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Organic matter such as peat (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Higher than average winter snowfall (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Alaska and Northern Europe (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The flameless nature of underground fires (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>93 (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Long, pointed nose (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To minimize noise for people on the ground (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Sound it produces during flight (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Farmers setting controlled fires (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Relocation of 300 million people (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Warm, humid air from the Gulf of Mexico (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>1 mile (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Allowed to fly only over oceans (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Speed climbing will have its own independent score. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>He continued to eat leaves from the plant. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The wound was completely healed within a month. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Expansion of oil palm plantations. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>About 1,200 (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>They last for shorter durations than ordinary thunderstorms. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>March to July (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Nebraska (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Illegal hunting and habitat destruction. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>EF-4 (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>About 14,600 (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>They were surprised as it is seldom consumed by the species. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It shows signs of a potentially record-breaking year. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>By resting more than usual to promote healing. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>April to May (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>City management and healthcare (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Seawater-based food production (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Custom vaccines for individual cancers (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Most patients remained cancer-free by 2021 (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Its 580,000 sq. foot LED screen (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>By integrating technology for sound vibrations (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>An interactive program hosted by humanoid robots (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Establishment of the first self-sufficient floating community (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Dedicated area for rocket launches (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Creation of tailored vaccines for individual patients (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>100,000 residents (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Analysis and customization of individual cancer proteins (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A variety of live entertainment and digital content (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To settle land ownership disputes (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Abby Lampe (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>She became the first female president of Mexico. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Planting China's national flag (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Four pounds (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Rising violence (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>South Pole-Aitken basin (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Basalt (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Embrace the fall and roll (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Three (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Head of government of Mexico City (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The right to vote (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To reduce fossil fuel reliance by 50 percent (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Gender equality (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It causes them to emit a single flash instead of multiple. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>They removed fireflies from the web and monitored their recovery. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The mechanism by which spiders disrupt the flashing behavior. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Spiders focus on other soft body parts to manipulate firefly behavior. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To investigate similar predatory behaviors in other animals. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>They will provide insights into the evolution of the Moon and the early solar system. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To explore the Moon's south pole for water and vital resources. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Stephen Nedoroscik (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>90 percent (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>They can assign individual 'names' to each other. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Licking to remove bacteria (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>He focused on moving forward and forgetting about previous errors. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Femurs have more muscle tissue (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Flow of hemolymph (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>35 glass bottles with preserved fruits. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>They provide insights into the daily life and culinary practices of the time. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It will be sold for tens of millions of dollars. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Pressure and temperature changes in carbon atoms (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>They were a tart variety which aids in preservation. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Their complex social structure and communication skills. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Via a SpaceX Dragon spacecraft (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To extract DNA and compare it to existing varieties. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It successfully docked despite issues (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It now has two astronauts instead of four. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>They were not involved in food preparation for the Washingtons. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>They will likely be cut into smaller gems. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>They could yield a living artifact linking past and present. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Elephants do not imitate the calls of others. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>They possess a medical system comparable to humans. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Its value and potential market impact (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It revealed the structure and function of the femur and tibia. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>At high pressures and temperatures deep underground (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>X-ray technology (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Porphyras (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Philodemus (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>$100,000 (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>They store excess energy from past photosynthesis. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Splashdown into the Gulf of Mexico (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Expecting her second child (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A gorilla freeing animals. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>22 (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It follows the complete cycle of 12. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>$50,000 (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>They placed a plastic cover to protect it. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Over 300 feet (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A competition to decode ancient scrolls (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It dated back 50 to 100 years. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Mechanical unrolling (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Animal sketches (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Uncovered 85 percent of the characters in four passages (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It brought attention to wildlife. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Carbon-based ink (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It burned 97 percent of the park. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>He is optimistic about the potential breakthroughs. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Medical tests assessing the effects of space travel (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It traced back to the tree's center and was ancient. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A fear of the number 13. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Nature and conservation (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It was preserved with a photo and a barrier. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Rapid regrowth of needles. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To deliver food, water, and critical supplies. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>National Football League (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>They aerate and loosen the soil. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>6.5 percent (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Sub-Saharan Africa (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Plants thrived and were more resilient. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Mimicking female firefly flashes. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>They appeared to be mimicking female signals. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>By creating different experimental groups. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>They contribute cash donations and supplies. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Crop yields (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Apply for federal assistance. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Emergency funding for recovery efforts. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>28% (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To ensure wheelchair accessibility (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Performing life-saving surgeries (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Lack of human remains found (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Baths and luxurious homes (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Vocalizations known as rumbles (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>They reacted only to calls meant for them (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Over 300 skeletons buried near boats (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The 'Ring Lady' (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Whether elephants have 'names' for food and water (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A view from the ancient Roman perspective (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Machine learning tools (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>They lacked injury response strategies (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Almost 30 years (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Businesses lose about $900 million due to avoidance behavior. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>39,000 tons (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Traffic accidents and thefts report lower numbers on Friday the 13th. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Fans and specialized filters to extract air. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It is frequently too expensive and diverts focus from reducing fossil fuel use. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It involved the first civilian spacewalk and set altitude records. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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<p>By undergoing a 'pre-breathing' routine to prevent decompression sickness. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It causes an increase in workplace accidents. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>He led the mission as the mission commander. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>By capturing significant amounts of atmospheric CO2 annually. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It was the highest altitude reached by civilians in space. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To assess radiation levels at high altitudes for future missions. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Climeworks (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Alex Morgan (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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<p>Ramses II (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It may have had an on-site weapons production area. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Flooding and storm-related accidents (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Complete destruction of businesses and homes. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>September 25 to 27, 2024 (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Personal ornaments and cosmetics (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>He was dubbed the 'Builder Pharaoh.' (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A symbolic 13-minute appearance (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Widespread power and cell service outages. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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An annual event, celebrated on April 22nd, promoting environmental protection.

Pollution resulting from the widespread use and disposal of plastic materials.

Plastic products designed for use only once and then discarded.

A global organization working on environmental issues, supporting Earth Day.

Trendy clothing sold quickly and at low cost, creating plastic waste rapidly.

Rules and regulations created to protect the environment, both national and international.

Goal of decreasing the amount of plastic produced worldwide ultimately reducing pollution and promoting sustainability.

Tiny pieces of plastic that are harmful for human health.

A sudden, dramatic brightening of a star caused by the explosion of material from a white dwarf in a binary star system.

Two stars orbiting each other, often with one star being a red giant and the other a white dwarf.

A large, cool star in the late stages of its life, about to die.

A small, dense star that is the remnant of a star that has burned all of its fuel.

A binary star system known for its periodic nova outbursts, with the next one expected sometime before September 2024.

The distance that light travels in one year, approximately 5.88 trillion miles.

A measure of the strength of an earthquake, based on the amount of energy released.

A horseshoe-shaped zone around the Pacific Ocean where most of the world's earthquakes and volcanoes occur.

Large pieces of the Earth's crust that move and interact with each other, causing earthquakes and volcanoes.

Devices that detect and measure ground vibrations caused by earthquakes.

Practice sessions to prepare for earthquakes, teaching people how to stay safe.

Regulations that specify how buildings should be constructed to withstand earthquakes and other natural disasters.

The rapid movement of a large mass of rock and soil down a slope, often triggered by earthquakes.

A sailing race where participants sail around the world alone, without stopping.

Completing the 30,000-mile journey of the Global Solo Challenge, a significant achievement in sailing.

Three particularly challenging capes (points of land) a solo sailor must navigate during the Global Solo Challenge: Cape of Good Hope (Africa), Cape Leeuwin (Australia), and Cape Horn (South America).

The southernmost point of South America, known for its treacherous waters and extreme weather conditions, often likened to climbing Mount Everest in difficulty.

Two groups of chimpanzees, studied by Dr. Lemoine and his team at the Tai National Park, demonstrating human-like military tactics and behavior when patrolling territories.

Chimpanzees using strategic maneuvers, like forming small groups, moving in coordinated patterns, and utilizing elevated locations for observation, to evaluate risk and control territory.

Chimpanzees strategically choosing higher ground to listen for sounds from rival groups, allowing them to assess risk before potentially entering a conflict.

Chimpanzee territory borders are not fixed boundaries, but rather determined by their daily presence and control, with stronger groups pushing into weaker areas.

Chimpanzees demonstrating complex cognitive abilities, similar to those required for strategic warfare, to protect and expand their territories.

The military force of the Thirteen Colonies during the American Revolutionary War, recognized for its distinctive uniform and fighting prowess against the British.

A drawing created directly from observation of an event, providing a firsthand visual account of the scene or action.

Preliminary sketches or versions of a drawing, showing the artist's exploration of different composition and details before finalizing the artwork.

A pen-and-ink sketch depicting a scene from the American Revolutionary War, accidentally discovered as historically significant after being in a private collection for 40 years.

The importance of an event or artifact in understanding the past, often providing insights into society, culture, or people.

A discipline of competitive climbing that focuses on speed and efficiency in ascending a predetermined route.

A type of rock climbing performed without ropes or harnesses, focusing on challenging, short, and often technical routes.

A type of rock climbing where climbers ascend a route by placing and clipping protection devices into bolts or anchors.

An orangutan species found only on the island of Sumatra, critically endangered due to habitat loss and poaching.

A type of tropical vine used for healing by Sumatran orangutans.

The act of applying substances or techniques to treat an injury, often with the goal of promoting healing.

A powerful, long-lasting thunderstorm with a rotating updraft, capable of producing tornadoes.

A region in the central United States where tornadoes occur most frequently due to specific geographic and atmospheric conditions.

A powerful tornado with wind speeds ranging from 166 mph to 200 mph, capable of causing extensive damage.

A period of time when multiple tornadoes occur in a short timeframe, creating a widespread threat.

The frequency and intensity of tornadoes in a particular region or period.

A species facing a very high risk of extinction in the wild.

Large-scale farms dedicated to growing oil palms, often leading to deforestation and habitat loss.

An item or possession that indicates a person's social standing or wealth.

A relatively low amount of hunting activity, still posing a risk to endangered species with low reproductive rates.

Cicadas that spend most of their lives underground and emerge every 13 or 17 years to reproduce and die shortly after.

Periodical cicadas emerge every 13 or 17 years, prime numbers, to avoid predators with shorter lifespans that could easily predict their emergence.

A group of cicadas that emerge in the same year, often numbering in the trillions.

The loud, high-pitched drone of male cicadas, reaching 90 decibels, used to attract females.

Female cicadas lay eggs in tree branches, causing small slits that can stunt or kill young trees.

An urban dance style featuring intricate footwork, rapid movements, and impressive spins and flips, debutingin the 2024 Olympics.

Surfing returns as an Olympic sport in Paris 2024, held in Tahiti, with athletes judged on their maneuvers and tricks.

Skateboarding features two disciplines in the Olympics: park and street, with athletes judged on different skills and obstacles.

Sport climbing in the Olympics includes three events: bouldering, speed climbing, and lead climbing, each with unique challenges.

Host cities can add up to six new sports to their Olympic program, making the games more diverse and exciting.

The Summer Olympics in Paris, France, will feature four new sports: breaking, surfing, skateboarding, and sport climbing, adding to the existing 28 sports.

A quirky annual event in Cooper's Hill, Gloucestershire, where participants race down a steep hill after a rolling wheel of cheese.

A steep hill in Gloucestershire, England, famous for its annual cheese-rolling competition.

The rolling cheese can reach speeds of up to 70 mph (112 km/h).

Claudia Sheinbaum made history by becoming Mexico's first female president in 2024.

Sheinbaum is a climate scientist with a PhD in energy engineering, not a career politician.

Sheinbaum aims to reduce Mexico's reliance on fossil fuels by 50% in six years.

China's lunar probe, Chang'e 6, brought back soil samples from the Moon's far side in 2024.

The probe collected rock and soil samples, planted a flag, and took photos.

One of the largest impact craters in our Solar System, on the Moon's far side, where Chang'e 6 landed.

The side of the Moon that always faces away from Earth.

The Chang'e 6 return capsule landed in the grasslands of Inner Mongolia.

A portion will be kept by China, while the rest will be shared with researchers.

It marked the first time materials were returned from the Moon's unexplored far side.

The Chinese flag planted on the Moon was made entirely of basalt, a material found on the Moon.

Chang'e is the name of the Chinese Moon goddess.

Wildfires that smolder underground, potentially reigniting months or years later.

Another name for zombie fires, emphasizing their ability to persist.

Organic matter like peat, which is highly flammable, sustains underground fires.

Lightning strikes or controlled burns by farmers can ignite smoldering fuels.

The past three years of drought in Canada have created dry conditions, fueling zombie fires.

They often occur in remote areas and burn underground, making them challenging to find.

Alaska, Northern Europe, and Siberia also experience zombie fires due to similar conditions.

The speed of an object that travels faster than the speed of sound (768 mph).

The loud, intense sound produced when an object breaks the sound barrier.

The sonic boom it produced caused noise disturbances, limiting its flight paths.

Its unique design breaks up shock waves, minimizing noise pollution.

It allows for potentially faster, quieter air travel over land, potentially revolutionizing aviation.

A planned floating city in Japan designed to combat rising sea levels.

A two-layer circular design, with the top layer housing a self-sufficient maritime city.

To provide a safe and sustainable solution for coastal communities facing rising sea levels.

A planned self-sufficient maritime city designed to house 10,000 residents and up to 40,000 visitors, featuring food production, schools, hospitals, offices, and parks.

A data center using seawater to cool its servers, reducing energy consumption and environmental impact.

A method of growing crops using seawater, reducing freshwater reliance and offering sustainable food production.

Vaccines customized to an individual's specific cancer characteristics, targeting and stimulating the immune system to fight the disease.

A cancer researcher at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, known for her groundbreaking work on personalized cancer vaccines.

A revolutionary entertainment venue in Las Vegas featuring a massive LED screen, advanced audio system, and immersive experiences.

Technology that creates a sense of touch or vibration, allowing the audience to physically feel the sound in Sphere.

Robots designed to resemble humans, used in various industries including entertainment, like the ones hosting 'The Sphere Experience'.

A 50-minute sci-fi movie created specifically for Sphere, transporting viewers to different worlds through immersive visuals.

An annual event held in Gloucestershire, England, where participants race down a hill after a round of cheese.

A city built on water, often designed to be self-sufficient and environmentally friendly, like Schoonship neighborhood in Amsterdam.

A large city designed to be environmentally friendly, capable of sustaining itself and utilizing marine resources.

A community living on water, generating its own energy and resources, an example of innovative living solutions.

The differences in features and composition between the side of the Moon facing Earth and the side facing away.

China's lunar exploration program focusing on discovering water and resources on the Moon.

The southernmost point on the Moon, a target for future explorations due to potential water resources.

The number and types of medals won by the USA men's and women's gymnastics teams at the 2024 Paris Olympics.

A gymnastics competition where teams compete together to win a medal based on the performance of all gymnasts.

The gymnast's surprising comeback from injury, overcoming challenges to lead his team and contribute to their success.

His crucial performance on the pommel horse, securing the team's bronze medal with near-perfect scores.

Historically significant bottles found at George Washington's Mount Vernon home, containing perfectly preserved fruits.

The fruits found in the bottles, providing insights into 18th-century culinary practices and agricultural practices.

The process of uncovering historical artifacts and information at Washington's home by carefully digging.

Scientific analysis to determine the specific type of cherry enjoyed by George Washington and his family.

The ability of elephants to possibly use individual names to address each other, demonstrating complex social behavior.

Unique vocalizations elephants may use to call out specific individuals, suggesting a level of individual recognition.

The scientist's observations of elephants seemingly addressing specific individuals by calling out, prompting research into their communication.

A process where ants remove a severely damaged leg to stop the spread of infection and increase survival chances.

A fluid similar to blood in invertebrates, like ants, that circulates nutrients and helps fight infections.

The upper leg segment of an ant, with more muscle tissue than the tibia.

The process of ants performing complex wound treatments, including amputations, to protect their colony members.

A massive diamond, discovered in Botswana, making it the second largest diamond ever found.

The largest diamond ever discovered, weighing 3,106 carats, found in South Africa in 1905.

A relatively small mine in Botswana where large diamonds are found, including the 2,492-carat diamond.

Previously the second-largest diamond in the world, weighing 1,758 carats, found at the Karowe mine.

Diamonds are created deep underground under intense pressure and heat.

Boeing's spacecraft designed to transport astronauts to and from the International Space Station (ISS).

The escape of helium gas from a spacecraft, which can affect its performance and safety.

A malfunction in the engines that propel a spacecraft, potentially causing loss of control.

A journey outside a spacecraft, undertaken by astronauts to perform tasks in space.

SpaceX's spacecraft designed to transport astronauts to and from the International Space Station (ISS).

Low-frequency vocalizations emitted by elephants, often used for communication and potentially identification.

Using computer algorithms to analyze elephant calls and identify patterns associated with individual identification.

The percentage of times the computer model correctly identified the receiving elephant based on their rumble calls.

The restored beach of the ancient Roman city of Herculaneum, preserved under volcanic ash for nearly 2,000 years.

The restored beach in Herculaneum offers a glimpse into the lifestyle of ancient Roman people, allowing visitors to experience the site from their perspective.

The use of dark-colored material, instead of original black sand, to ensure wheelchair accessibility on the restored Herculaneum beach.

Carpenter ants exhibit unique social behavior by performing life-saving surgeries on injured nestmates, removing damaged limbs.

Carpenter ants demonstrate remarkable cooperation and altruism by tending to injured nestmates, showcasing complex social dynamics.