Current Events Comprehension Questions 2022
What was Avant-garde's winning word?
"Murraya" a genus of tropical Asiatic and Australian trees.
What is the nickname for the wandering elephant herd in China?
"The Northbound Wild Elephant Eating and Walking Tour"
What is the movie's name?
"Vyzov" (The Challenge)
What does Nauka mean in Russian?
"science"
What is the vehicle's price?
$1,900, and it sold out within hours after it was put up for sale.
How much did Isaacman pay for the three-day mission?
$220 million for all 4 seats
How much will the Virgin Galactic space flight cost?
$250,000 a ticket; there are already more than 600 reservations
What will the winners get?
$38,167 and an additonal $6,440
According to the World Health Organization how many people globally do not have easy access to clean water?
1 in 3 people
Where is the planetary system located?
1,300 light-years from Earth in the constellation Orions.
How many drawings did the researchers receive?
1,400 drawings created by five orangutans between 2006 and 2016.
How much do modern-day rhinos weigh?
1,800 pounds to 5,100 pounds
What else did the researchers find new Hamilton's house?
1.1 lb meteorite about a mile away from Hamilton's house. They suspect there may be many more
How long did it take to build the Statue of Liberty?
10 years
What did the Tongan government's report on January 18 reveal?
100 homes have been damaged and 50 destroyed on Tongatapu, Tonga's main island. Three people have been confirmed dead, but the number could rise in the coming weeks.
How many fires are currently burning across the US?
104 in 12 states across the US; together they have scorched over 2.4 million acres
What time will the solstice occur in 2021?
10:59 am EST (7:59 am PST) in 2021.
How many people does Gjenge Makers hire to make bricks?
112 people
How many entries did the WaterPod inventors beat to win the James Dyson Award in Malaysia?
120 entries
How far can the vehicle be ridden on a single charge?
15 miles on a single charge.
How many elephants left the habitat in March 2020?
16 elephants
What history did 2 of Bezos' crew-mates make?
18 year old Oliver Daemen & 82 year old Wally Fun made history as the youngest and oldest humans to fly to space
When were South Africa's apartheid laws passed?
1948 by the white-ruled Nationalist Party.
How old are the other tardigrade fossils that scientists have found?
1964 - 78 million 2001 - 92 million
When was the resolution to change Columbus Day to Indigenous Peoples' Day Pass?
1977; It was proposed by a delegation of Native nations attending the International Conference on Discrimination Against Indigenous Populations in Americas
What US cities adopted the name change first?
1st - Berkeley, CA in 1993 2nd - Santa Cruz, CA in 1994
How many returned withing a week?
2 elephants
How old was Asiya Mohammed when she lost her legs?
2 years old in a train accident
How big was Hamilton's meteorite?
2.8 lbs
How many Paralympics has Hamadtou competed in?
2016 & 2020
What year will Gujaratis start on November 5, 2021?
2078
How many regional winners participated in the spelling bee?
209 regional winners
How big is Webb's primary mirror?
21.3 feet wide.
How many medals has Dias won since he began swimming?
27 medals; 14 gold at 4 Paralympics; 40 World Championships medals (31 gold) and 33 Parapan American Games gold medals.
Who went with Branson?
3 Virgin Galactic employees and 2 pilots
How long did it take Mohammad to fulfill her dream?
3 years to qualify for the PR1 rowing event at the 2020 Tokyo PO
What was the spacecraft's orbital altitude?
357 miles (575 km)
Who were Inspiration4's crew members?
38-year old tech entrepreneur Jared Isaacman, 51 year old geoscientist Sian Proctor, 42 year old aerospace data engineer Chris Sembroski, and 29 year old physician assistant Hayley Arceneaux.
What Guinness World Records does Avant-garde hold?
3; most basketballs juggled in one minute(4), the most basketballs dribbled by one person simultaneously(6), most dribbles in 30 seconds w/ 4 basketballs
How many tornadoes hit Kentucky?
4 tornadoes
When did Sarah Park start playing the violin?
4 years old
How many athletes competed in Tokyo 2020 Paralympic games?
4,403 athletes 2,550 male 1,853 female competed across 22 sports and 23 disciplines
How many giant sequoia groves does the park have?
40 groves
How many guests will be able to stay at the VSS at a time?
400 guests
By how much did the ISS move due to the misfiring thrusters?
45 degrees; 1/8 of a circle
How big the prehistoric rhino that lived 26 million years ago?
46,000 lbs and 23ft tall
How long does it take to recharge the vehicle?
5 hours
How many medals did Dias win at the 2006 World Championships?
5 medals
For how long will Webb's mission last?
5 years begining in late June or Early July 2022
According to the researchers, how tall was the adult turtle that laid the egg?
5.3 feet long
How many tornadoes did the severe storms spawn overnight on December 10, 2021?
50 tornadoes
What were the previous two records?
50 trillion by Timothy Mullican - 2020 31.4 trillion by Google - 2019
For how long have tardigrades inhabited Earth?
500 million years
How high did Branson's spacecraft go?
53.5 miles
How many sun temples are believed to exist?
6
How many commercial flights does SpaceX hope to send every year?
6 flights a year
How many meteors will be visible every hour during that time
60-100 meteors an hour
How high did Bezos' spacecraft go?
66 miles
How many astronauts are currently aboard the ISS?
7 astronauts
How many competitions will debut at the 2022 Winter Olympics?
7 competitons
How much of the lint was the process able to turn into energy?
70%
How long did it take for Nauka to get to the ISS?
8 days; it arrived on July 29, 2021
How far was the Parker Solar Probe from the Sun when it "touched" our star?"
8.5 million miles
With whom will they compete next for the international 2021 James Dyson Award?
84 finalists worldwide
How long did it take for Matee to build her first brick?
9 months She quite her job as a data analyst at a local chemical factory in 2017 to find a solution to plastic pollution.
How big is the new Statue of Liberty?
9.3 feet tall & weighs 1000 pounds. It is 1/16 the size of the original statue
Who introduced Tani to chess?
A part-time teacher at Tani's elementary school in Manhattan, New York.
What honor did Park receive for her invention, Spark Care+?
"America's Top Young Scientist" at the 3M Young Scientist Challenge on October 19, 2021
What advice does Park have for other young scientists?
"Dream big, ask questions, and anything is possible."
What is the theme for this year's National Hispanic Heritage Month?
"Esperanza: A Celebration of Hispanic Heritage and Hope"
What does Mohammed have to say for those doubting their abilities?
"If in your mind you are disabled, then you are. If in your mind, you think you are able, you can do anything. It's all how you perceive yourself."
What inspired the design of the shape-changing fabric revealed on August 13, 2021?
Ancient chain mail armor
What states did the tornadoes rip across?
Arkansas, Illinois, Kentucky, Missouri, Mississippi, Tennessee, Ohio, and Illinois.
When did Einstein complete the paper?
At first, the paper's calculations proved incorrect. The work was paused in June 1913 when Besso returned home to Italy. He attempted to continue working on the theory in 1914 but soon gave up. Einstein completed the paper and published it under only his name in 1915
What are the world's five oceans called?
Atlantic Pacific Indian Arctic Southern
What is the best night to watch the perseids?
August 11, 2021; from midnight 8/11 to the early hours of 8/12
Who were the last two competitors?
Avant-garde & 12 year old Chaitra Thummala
Why were the researchers fortunate to find the tardigrade fossil?
Barden had initially picked up the amber to examine the ants and beetles trapped inside. An observant lab member noticed the tardgirades almost invisible torso alongside the insects
What else does Avant-garde excel at?
Basketball, she is one of the top eighth grade basketball prospects in the country
Why are squids ideal for the job?
Because of their ability to glow in the dark when exposed to the Vibrio fischeri bacterium
Why will ISS scientists have to add the bacteria to the squids?
Because the squid are not born with the microbes, but acquire them from the ocean waters.
Where will the XXIV Olympic Winter Games be held?
Beijing, China.
What medal did Magawa receive in 2020?
British veterinary charity PDSA's gold medal for Bravery in 2020.
What is the holiday called in Colorado?
Cabrini Day, In honor of Frances Xavier Cabrini. The Italian-American Roman Catholic nun helped establish over 67 schools, hospitals, and orphanages in the United States and South and Central America
When will the VSS be ready?
Construction will begin in 2026 and first visitors will be welcomed in 2027
What are the 3 types of solar eruptions?
Coronal Mass Ejections(CME), jets, and partial eruptions. CMEs and jets are both explosive ans spew out large amounts of energy and solar material into space. Partial eruptions start strong but fail to garner enough power for the particles to leave the Sun's surface.
What helps ensure a consistent meteor shower very August?
Earth passing close to the center of the comet's debris stream every August. This is the area where the dust is thickest. The meteors are visible worldwide
What is Webb's final destination?
Earth-Sun Lagrange Point 2 (L2).
Why does Dr. Massimiliano Nuzzolo believe it was not built by Pharoah Nyuserra?
Egyptian pharaohs did not rebuild their mud buildings with stone.
How much of the document did Einstein and Besso each write?
Einstein wrote 26 pages of the 54-page document. Besso wrote 25. They wrote three pages together.
Where will the statue be displayed for 5 days?
Ellis Island - across the water from the original Statue of Liberty which sits on Liberty Island, from July 1 to 5, 2021
What space tourism plans does Elon Musk have?
Elon Musk plans to transport 4 passengers to the ISS in 2022 for $55 million per person
When will Chinese, or Lunar New Year, be celebrated in 2022?
February 1 in 2022.
Who build the Statue of Liberty?
Federic-Auguste Bartholdi and his team, including Alexandre-Gustave Eiffel, builder of the Eiffel tower.
Who is sending a second Statue of Liberty to America?
France
How was the cost divided?
France paid for building it, and America funded the $250,000 pedestal upon which it stood.
Who asked Rembrandt to paint "The Night Watch"?
Frans Banninck Cocq, the captain of Amsterdam's civil militia
When will Hanukkah be celebrated in 2021?
Hanukkah will be celebrated from November 28, 2021, to December 6, 2021, this year.
What changes have Hawaii and South Dakota made?
Hawaii - renamed Columbus Day to "Discovers' Day" in honor of the state's Polynesian founders in 1971 South Dakota - changed it to "Native American Day" in 1990
Why did Tani make headlines in 2019?
He defeated 73 competitors to win the New York State Scholastic Chess K-3 Championship.
What happened when she explained her situation to Russell Makofsky?
He instantly waived all costs for the young boy.
What is the secret to Tani's success?
He thinks of plays ahead of time. He can do up to 20 moves in advance.
Who at Heinz had to approve the tomatoes before they could be used?
Heinz's "Tomato Masters" — seven of the world's foremost experts on ketchup tomatoes
How much did Isaacman raise for St. Jude's Children's Hospital?
Issacman donated $100 million prior to the launch, the public raised $500,000, and Elon Musk donated $50 million.
What name change would some Italian Americans perfer?
Italian Heritage Day or keep the name the same. They argue the holiday honors the history of immigration, not the explorer
When did the kids discover the fossil?
January 2006
When did Branson go to space?
July 11, 2021, aboard VSS Unity
Why was it appropriate to announce the official addition of the Southern Ocean on June 8?
June 8 is World Oceans Day.
How long was Branson's flight from start to finish?
Just over an hour
What did the researchers name the new species?
Kairuku waewaeroa - "long legs" in Maori, the language spoken by New Zealand's indigenous population
What did University of Arizona astronomers find out about Kamo'oalewa's origins?
Kamo'oalewa may be a piece of our Moon that broke off almost 500 million years ago.
How will Webb's orbit position help the mission?
L2 is perfectly aligned with the Sun and Earth. Webb will be locked into perfect unison with Earth's yearly orbit around the Sun. Webb's large sunshield will be able to fully protect the telescope from the light and heat that could impede its ability to make infrared.light observations.
What does "Dia de la Raza" celebrate?
Latin America's mixed indiegnous and European heritage and culture. It is celebrated by Argentina, Colombia, Chile, Costa Rica, Ecuador, Honduras, Mexico, and Uruguay
Why is Opal Lee not content with Juneteenth's growing recognition?
Lee has been fighting for Juneteenth to be a national holiday since 1989.
How is Lee fighting for her cause?
Lee is leading a 2.5-mile-long walk down West Lancaster Avenue in Fort Worth, Texas, every year. She has also taken her cause online with a petition for 3 million signatures on Change.org. So far, over 1.6 million people have signed up.
What does the winter solstice mark in Korea?
Little Lunar New Year and the symbolic return of the Sun in Korea.
What candies were at the top of a survey about the most popular confections?
M&Ms and Reese's Peanut Butter Cups
Who was Magawa's handler?
Malen
When were the elephants first noticed?
March 2020, after they suddenly left their home in the Xishuangnanna National Nature Reserve.
What did Mr. Tutu do to fight against apartheid?
Mr. Tutu used his position to speak out against the unfair laws and urged locals to organize peaceful protests. He publicly endorsed the international economic boycott of South Africa over apartheid. His efforts led to the negotiations that helped end apartheid in 1993.
What is Tani's autobiography called?
My Name Is Tani ... And I Believe in Miracles. The book is currently being adapted for the big screen by American author and comedian Trevor Noah.
Who built Webb?
NASA, the European Space Agency, and the Canadian Space Agency.
What potentially dangerous situation did the astronauts recently face?
Nauka firing its thrusters; the force nudged the space station out of its normal flight position for a short time.
Who was South Africa's first black president?
Nelson Mandela
When will the Diwali festival begin in 2021?
November 2, 2021
What may help confirm Kamo'oalewa's origins and answer the questions?
Obtaining a sample of the asteroid; China's ZhengHe mission, planned for launch in 2024, intends to do that.
When was the Statue of Liberty inaugurated in the US?
October 28, 1886
Who will accompany them to Earth?
Oleg Novitsky will accompany them to Earth, because he will have completed his term at the ISS
When were the 250,000 slaves in Texas freed?
On June 19, 1865 when Union General Gordon Granger arrived in Galveston, Texas, to announce General Order No. 3
What US states never recognized Columbus Day?
Oregon Iowa Nebraska
How many people worldwide celebrate the Lunar New Year?
Over 2 billion people, about 20 percent of the world's population
How many people worldwide live in fear of landmines?
Over 60 million people living in 59 countries.
What is the new rhino species called?
Paraceratherium linxiaens
What did researchers name the new species?
Paradoryphoribius chronocaribbeus. "Chrono" means time in Greek, while "caribbeus" is a nod to the area of the Dominican Republic where the fossil was found.
With what other cargo did the bobtail squids and tardigrades at the ISS?
Space X's 22nd cargo resupply mission which delivered 7,300 pounds of equipment and supplies, including treats like fresh apples and oranges, to the station.
What companies have helped make space tourism a reality?
SpaceX, Virgin Galactic, and Blue Origin
Why do Perseids have a large number of fireballs?
Swift-Tuttle's massive, 16 mile wide nucleus. Experts suspect the comet leaves behind hundreds of meteoroids, many of which are large enough to produce fireballs.
What was Tani able to achieve within a year of joining the club?
Tani had garnered 7 trophies and was ranked #27 in his age category
What did Tani have to do to attain the title?
Tani had to obtain a rating between 2200 and 2400. He achieved the rating of 2223 by defeating 2 chess experts, a master, and international master, at the Fairfield County Chess Club Championship tournament held in Connecticut.
What has been Tani's goal since he was introduced to chess?
Tani wanted to become the world's youngest-ever Grandmaster.
When and where was Magawa born?
Tanzania in 2013
What other experiments are the ISS astronauts currently conducting?
Testing new compact solar panels for the ISS, investigating if robotic arms can be operated remotely using virtual reality, and experimenting with ways to develop resilient cotton plants.
What other countries also celebrate Chinese New Year?
Thailand and Singapore. Vietnam's New Year celebration, called Tet, follows similar traditions.
Who built the sun temples?
The Fifth Dynasty pharaohs
What is next for the Parker Solar Probe?
The Parker Solar Probe will get increasingly closer to the Sun in subsequent flybys. If all goes according to plan, sometime in 2024, the satellite will get to within 3.83 million miles of the Sun's surface, closer than any previous spacecraft dispatched to study the star.
Who created Cyberquad for Kids?
The Tesla Design Studio and Radio Flyer
What states were exempt from the Emancipation Proclamation?
The Union-loyal border states of: Delaware Maryland Missouri Kentucky
For what other wars were landmines used?
The Vietnam War the Korean War, the first Gulf War
When did the Juneteenth celebration begin?
The following year (1866) when a group of former Texan slaves celebrated their newly-found freedom with cookouts, dancing, and prayers.
What has helped bring forth Juneteenth's significance?
The growing awareness of continued systemic racism in the US
Wht is going on in the rest of the national park?
The national park is suffering; the KNP Complex Fire has burned through 21,777 acres with 0% containment. The Windy Fire has scorched over 21,598 acres with just 3% containment.
How did the dreidel game originate?
The origins of the dreidel game are unclear. Some people believe it dates back to the reign of King Antiochus IV. Prohibited from practicing Judaism in public, Jews would often read the Torah secretly. Upon seeing Greek troops, they would pretend to play with the dreidel. Others think the game has European origins.
Why was Tani's mother reluctant to allow him to join his school's chess club?
The travel and chess competition costs. The Family of 4 had fled Nigeria and were living in a homeless shelter and did not have extra funds to spare.
Why are African giant pouched rats ideal for sniffing out landmines?
They are easy to train and light enough to walk across the minefields without triggering the hidden explosives. The animal's ability to sniff out the chemicals in landmines makes them more efficient at the task than human-held detectors that beep at every scrap of metal.
What is unique about the tardigrades?
They are virtually indestructible. They can withstand boiling and freezing temperatures, extreme radiation, high pressure, and even survive in a total vacuum.
Why did 250,000 people in Texas remain as slaves?
They were unaware of the new laws
Which other actor is rumored to be planning to film a movie in space?
Tom Cruise is rumored to be collaborating with Elon Musk
Why did it take 10 years for the construction to begin?
US President and former Civil War general Ulysses Grant did not agree to the monument until 1875
What title did Tani attain on May 1, 2021?
United States' newest national chess master.
Where was the final round of the competition held?
Walt Disney World Resort in Orlando, Florida, July 8 2021
What are some of the vehicle's features?
a full steel frame, cushioned seats, and LED light bars. It has a powerful lithium-ion battery.
From where will the eclipse be visible?
a large area of the globe. Some of the best views will be reserved for North American residents.
Who was Desmond Mpilo Tutu?
a leading activist in South Africa's fight against apartheid. He spearheaded the country's smooth transition from apartheid to democracy.
To what did the police officer initially attribute the rock?
a local construction crew working at a highway site in the vicinity
What awakened Ruth Hamilton on October 3, 2021?
a massive explosion; she found a huge hole in her ceiling and a boulder on her pillow
What are some of the abstract works of art that have been sold recently?
a mirror coated in red paint, a banana stuck on the wall with duct tape, and an invisible sculpture
To whom did the paleontologists initially suspect the egg belonged?
a new species of dinosaur
What is pi?
a numerical constant defined as the ratio of a circumference of a circle to its diameter. It is recognized by most as 3.14
What physical impairment does Dias have?
a partially formed left hand, a right arm that ends at the elbow, and a right leg that stops at the knee
What fossils did the researchers unearth?
a perfectly preserved skull, jawbone, teeth and the atlas vertabra which connects the head and spine. The second fossil consisted of 3 complete vertebrae.
What were some of the agreement's highlights?
a pledge to reduce global methane emissions by 30 percent in the next ten years. More than 100 world leaders also agreed to cease and reverse deforestation by 2030.
How did her music impact those around her?
a positive effect on those around her, especially her grandmother, who suffered from a mental health illness.
What is Stonehenge?
a prehistoric religious site. It comprises a modest circle of stones precisely aligned in the direction of the summer solstice's sunrise and the winter solstice's sunset.
How many competitions will the 2022 Winter Olympics feature?
a record 109 competitions over 15 disciplines in seven sports.
How many stars do planets with multiple stars typically orbit?
a single star.
What caused Nauka's thrusters to misfire?
a software glitch that activated them 3 hours after docking
What is a dreidel?
a spinning top with Hebrew lettering engraved on each of its four sides. They form the acronym for "Nes Gadol Haya Sham." This means "a great miracle happened here."
Why color will the Moon appear during the eclipse's peak?
a spooky red hue, because most of its face will be covered by the Earth's shadow.
What is a quasi.satellite?
a sub-category of near-Earth asteroids that orbit the Sun while remaining relatively close to Earth.
What is the movie's plot?
a surgeon who goes to space to operate on a sick cosmonaut, whose medical condition prevents him from returning to Earth for treatment
What is pyrolysis?
a technique that entails heating lint without oxygen. This causes the microfibers to decompose into combustible gases and charcoal which can be used as energy.
What was the Inspiration4 mission?
a three-day mission with amateur astronauts
How can riders control the vehicle?
a thumb throttle and use the hand brake to bring the ATV to a sudden stop in case of emergencies.
What is central China's Henan Province known for?
a treasure trove of dinosaur eggs
What is another name for a tardigrde?
a water bear
What did the kids find instead?
a well-preserved skeleton of a new species of a giant penguin that inhabited the area between 27 to 30 million years ago
What is the significance of each of the menu items served on the eve of the Lunar New Year?
a whole chicken symbolizes family togetherness. Long, uncut noodles signify longevity. Wealth and prosperity are represented by dumplings that look like ingots (ancient Chinese currency) and spring rolls resembling gold bars.
How much of the painting did they trim?
about 2 ft from the paintings left side, and about 5 in from the right; 9 in from top, 5 in from the bottom
How long does NASA estimate the eclipse will last?
about 3 hours, 28 minutes, and 23 seconds.
From where were the contestants?
across the US and 4 other countries, the Bahamas, Canada, Ghana, and Japan.
When did Avant-garde get a chance to win the title?
after Thummala made a small error on "neroli oil"
When did Mr. Tutu begin fighting against apartheid?
after he was appointed the first black leader of the South African Council of Churches (SACC) in 1978.
Why did Ben Sharkey and Vishnu Reddy suspect Kamo'oalewa may be a piece of the Moon?
after mulling through various scenarios. Sharkey had obtained detailed observations of the quasi.satellite using the Large Binocular Telescope. He noticed that the patterns of the reflected light on its surface matched the red reflectance spectrum of lunar rocks.
What gave Cédric Sueur the idea to take a closer look at the great apes' drawings?
after noticing his young daughter doodling "as if it had meaning."
What inspired Mennie Beh Hue May, Loo Xin Yan, and Yap Chun Yoo to come up with the idea of WaterPod?
after observing the hardships of the ethnic groups of people like the Sama-Bajau. The Ocean provides them with plenty of food, but they often have to barter with nearby communities to obtain fresh water.
Why did candy become the most popular Halloween treat in the 1970s?
after parents began fearing accepting anything unwrapped
What inspired Daniel Dias to take up swimming?
after watching fellow Brazilian swimmer Clodoaldo Silva win seven medals at the Athens 2004 Paralympic Games
What did Samarth Mahapatra create?
algorithms to help the visually impaired cook.
What did they stipulate?
all South Africans to an official racial group. Each race was restricted to specific living areas and public facilities. Interracial marriages were banned, black South Africans could only work in particular jobs, and only white South Africans could vote in national elections.
How is the dreidel game played?
all players receive an equal number of game pieces, such as dried fruit or chocolate coins. Participants donate a game piece to a shared pot and then take turns spinning the dreidel. Depending on the side it lands on, they can lose a game piece to the shared pot or hit the jackpot.
What conclusions did NASA scientists reach after studying the eruption?
all three explosions are triggered by the same mechanism. They speculate that the mechanism also helps reduce the intensity of the explosions in the Sun's corona, resulting in the parital eruption.
For how long has H.J. Heinz been dominating the ketchup market on Earth?
almost 150 years.
What is the specialized foil covering the trees made of?
aluminum on the bottom, woven threads of polyester and fiberglass on the inside, and is laminated with high-temperature adhesive.
What is the Rosetta Stone?
an Egyptian artifact featuring the same script in 3 languages: hieroglyphics, ancient Egyptian demotic, and ancient Greek.
What do the 3M competition's top prize winners receive?
an exclusive mentorship with a 3M scientist, a $25,000 cash prize, and a special destination trip. The second and third place winners each receive $1,000 in prize money and a special destination trip.
What had Winter been suffering from since November 1, 2021?
an intestinal blockage since November 1, 2021.
What was Snigtha Mohanraj's invention?
an invention that extracts microplastics and oil from contaminated water.
What does Nauka contain?
an oxygen generator, a spare bed, a toilet, and a large robotic arm from the European Space Agency. It is the biggest space laboratory Russia has launched to date.
At what time will the eclipse reach the maximum in the US?
around 4 a.m. EST (1 a.m. PST).
How does Spark Care+ work?
asking participants to respond to a series of questions. They are designed to assess the person's mental state. The device's inbuilt sensors record vital mental health indicators, such as heart rate and blood pressure. Spark Care+'s AI component analyzes the information and recommends the appropriate music.
By how much will temperature rise if the current pace continues?
at least 3.6 F or 1.5 C, compared to pre-industrial levels, within 20 years.
Where are the planetary system's stars located?
at the center. Two of the stars (GW Ori A and B) orbit each other closely, while the third (GW Ori C) circles the pair from a distance.
What do athletes have to do to be eligible for the Beijing 2022 short track speed skating relay?
athletes must have qualified for individual skating competitions or the men's or women's skating relays.
How will the "astronauts" aboard Blue Origin's next to flights be selected?
based on who is the highest bidder; the proceeds will go to charity
How was the egg able to survive for 90 million years?
because of its large size and sturdy shell. It was able to withstand outside forces and help retain much-needed water
Why were National Geographic Society geographers initially reluctant to add the Southern Ocean to maps?
because they only recently decided that the Southern Ocean was not just an extension of the Pacific, Atlantic, and Indian Ocean.
What conditions were rescued koalas in?
burns, along with less visible injuries. Some were dehydrated and had infection linked to smoke inhalation. Most were malnourished. There were also orphans.
How does Park plan on making her invention accessible to everyone?
by building an app. She wants to distribute it around the world to people of all ages.
What new world record did Swiss researchers set for pi on August 5, 2021?
by calculating the famous number to its first 62.8 trillion decimal places
How have rising temperatures impacted Southern Europe?
by causing over 500 fires in Greece. They have forced thousands of evacuations and scorched forests in Evia, Peloponnese, and Attica, the area surrounding Athens. The area's extreme heat has also ignited hundreds of fires in Sicily and Clalabria in Italy.
How does Orbital Assembly Corporation hope to recoup the cost of building the VSS
by charging $5 million per person for each 3 day stay
How are American people helping those in need?
by donating money. A Kentucky tornado relief fund has collected $4 million in just two days, and the numbers are only rising.
How does WaterPod work?
by drawing water from the sea with minimal salt intake; the salt that remains is filtered through a process of evaporation and condensation in the clear plastic-covered, dome shaped container at the top. The water retrieved is collected in a storage chamber that can hold between 8 and 10.5 gallons
How is the winter solstice celebrated in Korea?
by eating patjuk, a red bean porridge made using adzuki red beans and rice flour dumplings known as saealshim. Residents also sprinkle the red beans around the house to keep evil spirits at bay.
How will frozen squid tissue help researchers on Earth?
by enabling them to investigate if and how spaceflight alters the symbiotic relationship between the squids and the microbes.
How do schools mark the event?
by highlighting the achievements of prominent and upcoming Latinos and Hispanics.
How does Ibrahim Hamadto play table tennis?
by holding the paddle in his mouth and using his right foot to serve the ball
According to Pablo J. Gonzalez, how can researchers estimate when Cumbre Vieja will stop erupting?
by knowing the total volume of eruptible magma, but that information is unknown
How will the squids help scientists?
by letting them study the impact of micro gravity on the beneficial bacteria that help maintain our digestive and immune systems.
What did two prosthetic experts at the Hanger Clinic do to solve the issue?
by making her a custom silicone and plastic tail.
How is the Lantern Festival celebrated?
by observers hanging red lanterns in homes and temples and praying for good fortune in the upcoming year. The evening is marked with parades, the highlight of which is a dragon dance.
How will the research help space travelers and people on Earth?
by promoting the likelihood of food production on Mars. It may also be helpful to people on Earth by showing how we can grow crops in remote and inhospitable areas on Earth.
How did the researchers demonstrate the fabric's shape shifting ability and strength?
by sealing it in a vacuum-sealed chamber. The pliable material instantly became 25 times more rigid. It was also a lot stronger and able to support more than 50 times its weight. They further tested the material's strength by dropping a small steel ball - first on the fabric in its relaxed state and then when it was rigid.
How did Winter inspire Grace Savage?
by showing her that you should never give up.
How will the VSS create artificial gravity?
by spinning at speeds high enough to generate it
How will team members compete in the short track speed skating relay?
by taking turns on the 111.12-meter-long track. They will each race twice for a total of 18 laps.
How does Nzambi Matee hope to solve Kenya's plastic pollution problem?
by turning the plastic heaps into colorful bricks.
How did Robert Erdmann and his team recreate the painting's missing pieces?
by using a new AI algorithm called Convolutional Neural Networks, it helps computers figure out what images may have once looked like. The scientists scanned high-resolution images of the original and Luden's painting to the computer. The AI was able to study and correct the painting's perspective. It also recognized the exact colors used by the Dutch master and could even mimic his brush strokes
How did Winter prove the health experts wrong?
by using her stump to swim side-to-side.
How do the researchers plan to verify their conclusion?
by using the ALMA telescope to obtain concrete evidence of the planet's existence.
Why are scientists constantly attempting to get an accurate value of pi?
calculating pi values at a faster and most exact rate is crucial for research advancement; perfecting the computation helps create computer software that works faster and more efficiently. This can benefit fields from weather forecasting to COVID-19 data modeling
What role will the 3 cosmonauts play in the movie?
cameo appearances as the space station's crew
What helped confirm that the rock was a meteorite?
camera footage of a fireball hurtling towards Canada about the time the rock crash-landed on Hamilton's bed
List some of the inspiring Latinos and Hispanic mentioned in the article.
civil rights activist Cesar Chavez, who dedicated his life to gain better working conditions and fair pay for California farmworkers. Sonia Sotomayor was the first Hispanic and the third woman to become an Associate Justice. Ellen Ochoa was the first Hispanic woman to go to space, and Johnson Space Center's first Hispanic director and the second female director. Lin-Manuel Miranda is the award winning creator of Broadway shows like Hamilton and In The Heights.
What standard measures did the firefighters take to protect the Giant Forest?
cleared the brush and set controlled fires long before the blaze began heading toward the Giant Forest
What was the Parker Solar Probe able to capture during its ninth flyby of the Sun?
close-up footage of coronal streamers.
How much carbon dioxide does the fossil fuel emit?
coal is responsible for 40% of the world's annual carbon dioxide emissions.
What is a good example of an existing material that changes properties?
coffee in a vacuum-sealed bag; when still packed it is solid; this is through a process called jamming. When you open the package, the coffee grounds are unjammed and can be poured as though they were a fluid
What are landmines?
concealed explosive devices, designed to explode when a person or vehicle passes over or near them.
What do the researchers' mathematical models indicate?
converting 45 tons of microfibers- the amount generated by one million people annually - could yield 13.8 tons of oil, 21.5 tons of gas, and 9.7 tons of charcoal and result in an overall profit of $125,000
What other hurdle did she have to surpass before she could begin manufacturing the bricks?
convincing a partner to help build the machinery to make them.
What are meteors?
cosmic dust and dirt particles left behind by comets traveling through the area. When the debris collides with the Earth's atmosphere at high speeds, it burns. his results in a flash that resembles shiny stars hurtling across the skies.
What extra precaution did the firefighters take on September 17, 2021?
covering the base of some of the grove's oldest trees with protective aluminum "blankets"
What challenges need to be overcome for the VSS to become reality?
creating artificial gravity near mars' level. the team is currently building modules for a smaller prototype ring that will be assembled in zero-gravity. Transporting the VSS modules to space will also cost tens of billions of dollars.
What are some of the characteristics of those born in the Year of the Tiger?
daring, ambitious, generous, and filled with boundless energy. They cherish their independence and have a keen sense of justice. They have a rebellious nature and willingness to do whatever it takes to achieve their goals.
How is Little Year, or "Xiaonian," celebrated?
dedicated to memorial and prayer ceremonies. Many people also clean their homes to sweep away bad luck and hang spring couplets, red decorations hung in pairs, on doorways for prosperity.
What can big air skiers do to optimize their chances of taking home the gold?
demonstrate precise control and personal style, and, most importantly, stick the landing.
What do La Palma residents do for a living?
depend on crops like bananas, avocados, and grapes, for their livelihood
What was different about the recently
discovered sun temple?-this one was made using mud bricks. The others had been built with stone.
How is Halloween celebrated in the US?
dressing in creative costumes, gorging on candy, and decorating homes and front yards with spooky skeletons and jack o lanterns. Entrepreneurs hold creative haunted houses, corn mazes and hayrides
What are some creative ways to ensure jack-o-lanterns don't end up in landfills after Halloween?
drop your jack-o-lanterns at a local compost collection center; see if your city or town hosts a pumpkin smashing event; fill your hollowed out pumpkins with grains and leaves for garden critters to enjoy; or bury them in your backyard
Why is studying Kamo'oalewa even harder?
due to its orbit, it can only be observed from Earth for a few weeks every April.
Why is Columbus Day controversial?
due to the European settlers' cruel treatment of the Native American people. Historians also argue that Columbus was not the first person, or the first European on the continent
What are the rules of the mixed team snowboard cross competition?
each team will consist of one male and one female snowboarder. The men compete first. When the first team member crosses the finish line, his time advantage will be transferred to his female teammate. The women will compete in a staggered format, and the first to cross the finish line will win the race.
Why does the Lunar New Year menu usually comprise eight or nine items?
eight represents success, while nine symbolizes infinity.
How destructive were NSW "Black Summer" bushfires?
extremely destructive. They killed 26 people, destroyed over 2,000 homes, and burned more than 46 million acres. They displaced nearly 3 billion animals. Over 143 million mammals, 2.46 billion reptiles, 180 million birds, and 51 million frogs, were injured or killed.
From where does Matee get the raw material for the bricks?
factories or picked by hired locals from Nairobi's largest landfill, Dandora
What do families do with pumpkins every year?
families go to pumpkin patches to pick out the perfect gourd, some carve them into spooky jack-o-lanterns, while others place them outside their homes as decor
What was Hamadtou's biggest challenge in learning the game?
figuring out the best way to maneuver his body
What are the maximum speed options available to riders?
five mph or ten mph. Parents can set a maximum speed with the vehicle's adjustable speed setting.
For what did Einstein win the Nobel Prize?
for his work in the photoelectric effect, which introduced "photons" to researchers.
For how long did La Palama's Teneguia volcano remain active?
for more than 3 weeks when it came alive in 1971
What was the primary purpose of sun temples?
for the pharaoh to elevate his status to god by claiming to be Ra's only son.
What is unusual about the recently
found planet?-it may orbit three suns simultaneously.
What is the ski jumping competition?
four skiers attempting to jump the farthest after launching from a specially-designed curved ramp.
From where did the researchers obtain the artwork?
from Japan's Tama Zoological Park. The resident orangutans are encouraged to draw as part of their enrichment activities.
How was it made?
from the 3D scan of the model of plaster prototype of the original, created by sculptor Frederic-Auguste Bartholdi.
From where do the Perseids get their name?
from the constellation Perseus, from which they appear to spurt.
What treats did kids receive in the mid 20th century?
fruits, nuts, coins, and even small toys
How has the Hanukkah gift
giving tradition changed over the years?-initially gelt — either real coins or chocolate-covered ones — were the gift of choice. Now, Jewish kids often receive a gift, or two, for eight consecutive days.
What will happen if nothing is done to reverse climate change?
global temperatures will rise by 2.7 degrees Celsius.
What quests did Jeffery Bezos and Richard Branson fulfill in July 2021?
going into space and becoming the first to launch commercial space travel
What can governments and individuals do to help reserve climate change?
governments need to do their share by imposing and adhering to stricter carbon emission legislation. Individuals can drive less, conserve water, and reduce electricity usage. They can also adopt the RRR's - Reduce, Reuse, and Recycle - principles to help conserve natural resources and energy.
Why was Bear the perfect conservation dog?
he possessed a keen sense of smell. He had no interest in killing the animals he found. He just wanted to play.
What help is Tonga receiving from countries worldwide?
help from Australia and New Zealand. In addition to water, food, and other essentials, the airplanes from the countries were also equipped with "sweeping" devices to help clear the runway. The two countries have also dispatched ships with additional supplies. Help from the US, China, and numerous other countries is on its way.
Why did the health experts at the aquarium believe Winter would not be able to swim again?
her badly-injured tail had to be amputated
What did an analysis of just Molly's drawings reveal?
her drawings appeared to reflect her day's experience. She also seemed to prefer using purple crayons in spring and green ones during summer and winter.
Why did Jim Savage bring Winter to the Clearwater Marine Aquarium?
her tail got caught in a crab trap line.
How did Bear become an animal detection dog?
his previous owners found his "boundless energy and obsessive enthusiasm for play" too much to handle. They decided to give him up for adoption. They reached out to the University of the Sunshine Coast's Detection Dogs for Conservation Team.
What are the researchers hoping to develop next?
improve the material's durability; they are working on fabrics made from various metals to increase the material's stiffness and strength. This could be used for larger-scale industrial applications requiring higher load capacity, such as bridges of buildings.
When did French historian Edouard de Laboulaye propose the idea of a Statue of Liberty?
in 1865 to celebrate Franco-American friendship.
Where did Mr. Tutu first experience life without racial discrimination?
in 1962, when he went to King's College in England to pursue a master's degree in theology.
When were Kamo'oalewa's lunar origins first suspected?
in 2019.
Where was the sun temple found?
in Abu Ghurab, about 12 miles south of Cairo. It was buried under the sun temple of Nyuserra.
Where is the Sequoia National Park Located?
in California's southern Sierra Nevada mountains
From where did the researchers find the lint?
in KTU's dormitories. The international student population enabled them to obtain a wide diversity of materials.
Where is La Palma located?
in Spain's Canary Islands archipelago, which is strung along Africa's northwestern coast.
For what were landmines first used?
in World War II to protect strategic areas, such as borders and bridges, and to restrict the movement of opposing forces.
Where can the western false asphodel be found?
in abundance along North America's West Coast
Why do the researchers believe the rhinos migrated across Asia?
in search of food during the early Oligocene period. They most likely ventured back northward when weather conditions in Central Asia improved.
When will the statue arrive in New York City?
in time for the 4th of July festivities.
What will the VSS's rings be used for?
inner ring - spacecraft docking stations for guests outer ring - rooms, restaurants, bars, gyms, and scientific research labs
How is monobob different from bobsledding?
instead of two or four riders, monobob features a single person pushing off, steering, and piloting solo down the icy track in a small sleigh.
Why is the discovery exciting?
intact turtle eggs from the Cretaceous period are hard to find. They are usually to small and fragile to survive. The few fossil embryos discovered in the past were not well-preserved enough to identify the turtle species.
Why is Halloween a very important holiday for candy manufacturers?
it accounts for about 10% of annual candy sales and yields manufacturers over $2.6 Billion annually
Why was the tardigrades proximity to the amber's surface useful?
it allowed Barden and his team to examine the ancient tardigrades moth and claws. They were also able to reconstruct what its throat and guts looked like
Why will adults be able to enjoy the vehicle as well?
it can support up to 150 pounds of rider weight.
Why should stargazers be patient when trying to see the meteors?
it can take the eye between 10 and 15 minutes to get used to the dark skies and as long to see a flashing meteor.
What is the significance of the celebration's date?
it coincides with the Independence Days of several Latin American countries; Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, and Nicaragua all declared independence in 1821. Mexico on September 16, 1821 and Chile on September 18, 1821
Why is "Take the money and run" an appropriate tile for Jens Haaning's artwork?
it compromises 2 empty frames that set a local museum back 534,000 Danish krone ($84,000)
Why was the manuscript so coveted?
it contained calculations that became the basis of Einstein's theory of general relativity. It is one of only two drafts of the paper that revolutionized light, speed, matter, and energy with a deceptively simple equation.
What was unique about the March 2016 solar eruption?
it had elements of all 3 explosions.
Why is Webb's sun shield important?
it has five layers of thin plastic sheets. They are coated with reflective material to protect Webb from the light and heat of the Sun, Earth, and Moon.
What is special about the Giant Forest?
it has over 2000 trees that include half of the Earth's largest and longest-living trees
How has the wandering elephant her affected people in China?
it has raised awareness of the importance of conserving the animals among the people of China.
What did a closer examination of the egg reveal?
it housed a well-preserved embryo of an extinct prehistoric turtle called the nanhsiungchelyid.
Why is pi interesting?
it is an irrational number; this means it can't be written as a fraction. Instead, it is infinitely long and never forms a repeating pattern
Why is the fossil significant to science?
it is helping fill in a void in the penguin species' history. their fossil records date as far back as the age of dinosaurs
Why is the ISS's flying position important?
it is key to keeping its solar panels illuminated and its antennas in contact with Earth
What is unique about the "Marz Edition" ketchup?
it is made from tomatoes grown under conditions similar to those on the Red Planet.
Why does Phil Parden call the latest fossil a "once-in-a-generation event"?
it is only the third tardigrade fossil to have been found. Tardigrades have seen it all on Earth but have almost no fossil record.
What is the Antarctic Circumpolar Current(ACC)?
it is the Earth's longest and strongest oceanic current
Why is the plant's insect-trapping technique unique?
it is the first time scientists have encountered predatory traps on the flower's stem; most carnivorous plants develop unique structures farther away from their flowers to prevent accidentally killing pollinators.
What is unique about the James Webb Space Telescope (Webb)?
it is the world's largest and most complex science telescope.
Why is the November partial lunar eclipse worthy of a mention?
it is the year's final partial lunar eclipse and the longest one in 1000 years.
What does the winter solstice mark for Northern Hemisphere residents?
it marks the shortest day of the year and the start of the astronomical winter season.
What is unique about Batman's cape?
it not only adds to the Dark Knight's mystique but also transforms into a rigid fabric that allows him to fly for extended periods
Why was the winter solstice important for ancient civilizations?
it provided comfort that the Sun had not left them.
According to Thomas Zurbuchen, why is "touching the Sun" monumental for solar science?
it provides us with deeper insights into our Sun's evolution and its impacts on our solar system. Everything we learn about our Sun also teaches us more about stars in the rest of the universe.
Where was the statue prior to being shipped to the US?
it spent 10 years welcoming visitors at the Conservatoire National des Arts et Metiers (CNAM) in Paris.
Why did the movers decide to trim the painting in 1715?
it was 12x14ft and too large to go through the doors
Why is the new pi record impressive?
it was a big increase in super computing performance in just 18 months and it held an additional 12 trillion decimal places
What was unique about "A Trip to the Moon?"
it was a space-related film relased in 1902. It was a silent movie with no camera movement or close-ups
What is unique about the egg presented to Fengulu Han and Haishui Jian in 2018?
it was an odd-looking black orb with a blue tint. It was unlike any dinosaur egg they had encountered before.
Why did it take so long for scientists to examine the fossil?
it was at the Junats' Te Kauri Lodge Museum until 2017, when it was donated to the Waikato Museum in Hamilton.
Why did Bezos choose July 20 to go to space?
it was the 52nd anniversary of the Apollo 11 moon landing
What is unique about SpaceX's latest mission?
it was the world's first ever all-civilian mission to space
Why does Marc Mapalo believe the fossil is important?
it will enable paleontologists to better understand how these creatures evolved and survived Earth's five major mass extinction events.
Why is the data collected by the Parker Solar Probe important?
it will enable scientists to learn how the corona can achieve temperatures of as high as 27 million degrees Fahrenheit (about 15 million degrees Celsius). It will also provide insights into the reason for solar winds and solar flares.
Why is obtaining that knowledge important?
it will enable scientists to predict these events hours in advance, providing astronauts, space agencies, and corporations time to take precautionary measures.
What record will the tornado break if confirmed as a single and continuous tornado?
it will establish a new record as the longest "long-track" twister in US history.
How does Chris Herd explain the excitement over the meteorite?
it's like sending a multi-billion dollar mission to an asteroid to get a sample, but this sample came to them
Why was protecting General Sherman a priority?
it's the world's largest tree by volume. It is believed to be between 2,300 and 2,700 years old, stands almost 275 feet tall, and boasts a 36 foot diameter.
On what does the Parker Solar Probe's success depend?
its heat shield keeping its temperature-sensitive instruments at a comfortable 85 degrees Fahrenheit (30 degrees Celsius).
Why is the ACC important?
its water is colder and less salty than the ocean waters to the north and provides a unique habitat for thousands of species, including whales, penguins, and seals. The powerful current which draws in water from the Atlantic, Pacific, and Indian Oceans, acts like a conveyor belt distributing heat around the planet.
What can people do to reduce food waste caused by Halloween pumpkins?
keep edible portions of the fruit during carving; roasted pumpkin seeds make a nutritious snack; the flesh can become a soup, a puree, or a pie
What twist did "souling" take in Ireland and Scotland?
kids in costumes started to get treats in exchange for singing, reciting poems, or performing tricks
What would residents need in need have to do to obtain a soul cake?
knock on the doors of the wealthy and offer a prayer for their dead, in exchange for the round, spiced treat
According to Dr. Samy Yousef, why are microplastics more polluting than large plastic items?
large plastic items can be sorted out and recycled relatively easily. Microplastics cannot, and large quantities are washed down our drains and into the seas.
What are some traditional Hanukkah foods?
latkes and jelly-filled donuts called sufganiyot. Beef brisket, matzo ball soup, and challah are also popular.
What do big air skiers have to do?
launch off a 60-foot ramp and perform gravity-defying rotations and flips in the air before landing gracefully.
What do the missing strips include?
left - 2 men watching the event & a young boy running away from the militia right - a drummer boy & barking dog
Why was the volcano's impact on Tonga unknown for several days?
less than 20 minutes after the explosion, the South Pacific nation went dark. The eruption had damaged the single undersea Internet cable connecting the 100,000 Tongans to the rest of the world.
What is the most important Hanukkah tradition?
lighting the hanukkiah. Eight candles are lit one at a time to mark each day of the festival.
Where will the Voyager Space Station be located?
low Earth orbit
What kind of particles were the researchers seeking for their fabric?
materials that could "jam" when pushed together of pulled apart
What are "fireballs"?
meteors that are as bright as Jupiter and Venus
Since when have the Perseids been visible this year?
mid-July; they have been showing up at a rate of about a dozen and hour
Why are many people not surprised by the report's findings?
millions worldwide currently feel the impacts of climate-related disasters.
How are the bricks made?
mixing the collected plastic with sand, heating them at a very high temperatures, and compressing them into bricks that vary in color and thickness.
For how much did the manuscript sell?
more than 13.3 million euros ($15 million) with fees, far exceeding the expected price of 3.5 million euros ($3.9 million).
What happens to the pumpkins after Halloween ends?
most pumpkins end up in the trash
According to Dr. Nuzzolo, how does the recent discovery explain why the sun temples have been so hard to find?
mud is perishable and can be easily demolished and buried under other constructions.
How big is Kamo'oalewa?
no more than 190 feet in diameter.
What kinds of guests does the VSS plan to attract?
not just tourists, but also scientists, astronauts on long-distance missions, and even some semi-permanent residents
Why has the museum displayed Haaning's artwork in the exhibit?
officials say it is though-provoking and unique
What kind of energy were the researchers able to extract from the lint?
oil, gas, and charcoal
When will Peresild and Shipenko return to Earth?
on October 17, 2021
When did the Cumbre Vieja volcano start erupting?
on September 19, 2021
How fast did the Crew Dragon orbit Earth?
once every 90 minutes at a speed of 17,000 mph. (27,360 kph) - about 22 times the speed of sound.
How many sun temples had been found before the most recent discovery?
only two sun temples had been found. The last one had been unearthed 50 years ago.
How were the flight controllers be able to bring the ISS back into position?
opposing thrusters fired from other Russian modules.
What do the Swiss researchers expect to happen to their record soon?
other scientists to surpass their record withing a short time
How far will the Southern Ocean's boundaries extend?
out to 60 degrees south latitude, excluding the Drake Passage and the Scotia Sea. The extent of the Southern ocean is determined by the Antarctic Circumpolar Current(ACC)
How many cities and states have adopted the name change since 2014?
over 100 cities and states; Minneapolis, MN Gran Rapids, MN Seattle, WA Alaska Oregon
How many koalas did Bear help save?
over 100 koalas from the devastating NSW bushfires.
How did the tradition begin?
over 2,000 years to when Antiochus IV Epiphanes captured Judea, or the Land of Israel. He banned Judaism. He also violated Jerusalem's Second Temple. A successful uprising helped reclaim the temple. When worshippers entered, they found a small quantity of oil, enough to light the menorah for a single day. However, the candles burned for eight consecutive days. They had enough time to prepare a fresh batch of kosher oil.
For how long has the elephant herd walked since leaving their habitat?
over 310 miles
What did Hubbub's poll reveal?
over 50% of the 24 million pumpkins purchased in Britain were destined for landfill in 2020
How is the festival's second day celebrted?
people use traditional rituals to rid homes and businesses of evil spirits. Others consider it "Choti Diwali" and use it as an excuse to start the festivities early
What is William Shatner best known for?
playing Captain Kirk in the "Star Trek" series
What potential uses does Dr. Yifan Wang envision for the shape-shifting fabric?
potential use in smart wearable equipment; when unjammed it's lightweight, compliant, and comfortable to wear. When jammed it becomes a supportive and protective layer on the wearer's body
What happens on Dhanteras?
prayers for the family's well-being and prosperity. Other customs include decorating home and business entrances with colorful lanterns and colorful designs, or rangolis. Making a purchase is considered auspicious so many people treat themselves to jewelry, clothing, or household goods.
What conclusion did the UNLV researchers come to about the star system's unusual features after exploring the various options?
presence of at least one massive gas planet.
According to the author, for what is the technology is not useful?
preventing the millions of tons of microfibers that get released with the water during the washing cycle
What events does the Secret Lantern Society in Vancouver, Canada, organize during the winter solstice?
processions, music, and artistic performances in four locations around the city. Two venues also feature the Labyrinths of Light.
What disease was he battling since 1997?
prostate cancer
For what was Jasper honored?
providing much needed support and comfort to the over 9,000 frontline workers at the various branches of the East Lancashire Hospitals during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020.
Why did the Irish switch to carving pumpkins when they came to America?
pumpkins were plentiful and easier to carve
What have they done along the way?
raided farms for food and water, walked through urban streets, and even paid a visit to a car dealership and a retirement home.
What is Newgrange designed to do?
receive a ray of light into its central chamber at the dawn of winter solstice.
What did the scientists have to do to grow the tomatoes?
scientists had to alter soil to mimic that on Mars. They also had to simulate its temperature and atmospheric conditions.
Why does the author believe Hamilton may have received a Halloween "treat" from space?
she will get to keep the space rock after the scientists have analyzed it
What has no movie maker attempted to do until now?
shoot a feature film in space until now
What are some other names for meteors?
shooting stars or falling stars
How will the temperature rise impact Earth?
significantly changing the planet's water cycle. Areas that currently receive a lot of rain will get significantly more. Arid regions will become increasingly prone to droughts.
For how long has the plant been known to science?
since 1879
For how long have astronomers known about Kamo'oalewa?
since 2016. However, its origins have remained a mystery.
What were the summer campers at the Hamilton Junior Naturalist Club hoping to find during the expedition?
small crustacean fossils during their expedition to Kawhia Harbour on New Zealand's North Island
What was Magawa trained to do?
sniff out concealed explosive devices.
What "work" does Haaning think he has done?
taking the museum's money and committing breach of contract
What are some of the long
term implications of the eruption for Tonga?-widespread damage to crops. Scientists believe the eruption probably killed most marine life in the vicinity. The ash has contaminated the water supply and if left for too long, it could also harm crops and even livestock. The underwater fiber optic cable will take a month to fix. Tongans will have to rely on satellite phones and limited satellite Internet.
How did art historians know that the painting had been trimmed?
thanks to a smaller replica of the original scene painted by Dutch artist Gerrit Lundens.
Why was the altitude noteworthy?
that is higher than the International Space Station or the Hubble Space Telescope, and the furthest any civilian has traveled above Earth
About what is Taco Dibbits optimistic?
that the original painting strips are still around and will be returned to the museum some day
What award did the International Fund for Animal Welfare (IFAW) give Bear?
the "Animal of the Year" Award.
To what states did the Emancipation Proclamation apply?
the 11 Confederate States: Alabama Arkansas Florida Georgia Louisiana Mississippi North Carolina South Carolina Tennessee Texas Virginia
What did a closer examination of the fossils reveal?
the 2 specimens were a new species of the Paraceratherium- an extinct genus of the hornless rhino.
How did black and orange become associated with Halloween?
the 2000 year old Celtic festival Samhain. It marked the end of the harvest season and the start of winter. Black represents the "death" of summer, and orange the autumn harvest season.
What is the names of the nation's current largest fire?
the Dixie Fire
What is the reason for the different seasons in the two hemispheres?
the Earth's rotation around the Sun and its own axis, which is tilted at a 23.5 degree angle. The December solstice marks the time when the Northern Hemisphere is away from the Sun. It receives significantly less sunlight than the Southern Hemisphere, which is tilted towards the star.
Who did Heinz partner with for the project?
the Florida Institute of Technology's Aldrin Space Institute
Where will the statue be transported after that?
the French Embassy in Washington, DC where it will remain until 2031
To what planetary system does the planet belong?
the GW Orionis star system.
Why does the date of the solstice vary slightly every year?
the Gregorian calendar has 365 days, with an extra "leap" day every four years. It does not correspond precisely with the solar year, which lasts 365.2422 days.
What does Columbus Day honor?
the Italian explorer's "discovery" of the Americas on October 12, 1492
How did the custom of dedicating the New Year to an animal begin?
the Jade Emperor's decision to honor animals with their own year. To qualify for the privilege, they had to race each other along a route that included a fast-flowing river. The twelve creatures who completed the competition were each assigned a year in the order they reached the finish line.
What measures has the Kenyan government taken to reduce plastic pollution?
the Kenyan government outlawed plastic bags in 2017. In June 2020, the government banned single-use plastics in protected areas.
Where were ancient rhino fossils found?
the Linxia Basin in northwest China in 2015
What awards did Mr. Tutu receive during his lifetime?
the Nobel Peace Prize in 1984, the Pacem in Terris Award, the Bishop John T. Walker Distinguished Humanitarian Service Award, the Lincoln Leadership Prize, and the Gandhi Peace Prize.
From where are the Perseids most visible?
the Northern Hemisphere
To whom is the new rhino related?
the Paraceratherium bugtiense, which lived in Pakistan.
What was the most destructive tornado called?
the Quad.State Tornado.
What vehicles did Elon Musk tease fans with in 2019?
the Tesla Cybertruck — the company's first all-electric truck — and the equally futuristic Tesla Cyberquad All-Terrain Vehicle (ATV).
What is the US government doing to help those impacted by the tornadoes?
the US government approved emergency federal funding to help the rescue and rebuilding efforts in Kentucky. Members of the National Guard have also been deployed. They are helping remove debris, distribute water and generators, and restore power to hundreds of thousands of residents.
What did the rhino fossils reveal about the animal?
the animal had a long, thick neck and a short torso, while the vertebrae pointed to a more flexible neck than other Paraceratheriums. The scientists believe the animals sported four bony legs, similar to those of a giraffe, and were fast runners.
What did the astronauts do during the 3 days?
the astronauts conducted scientific research on how their bodies were adjusting to the zero-gravity environment. They also spent time getting to know one another, chatting with their families, and admiring the spectacular views of Earth from the spacecraft's massive windows.
Where did the painting hang for over 70 years?
the banquet hall of the civil militia it was based on
From what era is the new tardigrade fossil?
the cenozoic era, the current geological era that began 66 million years ago
Why do Japanese residents like to soak in hot baths filled with yuzu during the winter solstice?
the citrus fruit is reputed to provide the body immunity from colds.
Where did the Dutch officials decide to move the painting in 1715?
the city hall in Amsterdam's Royal Palace on the Dam in 1715.
What design does the vehicle mimic?
the concept Cyberquad ATV Musk showcased in 2019.
Why is it hard to find tardigrade fossils?
the creature's miniature size and lack of hard tissue, which make it hard for them to get fossilized. Even when they do get preserved, they are hard to spot and often get overlooked
Why has ocean water desalination not been feasible in the past?
the current process is both expensive and harmful for the environment
Why is the study important?
the differences in the paintings show personality and even different cognitive abilities. The orangutan drawings — which resemble those of young children — could provide clues into the evolution of human art.
What do other scientists believe?
the elephants were forced to move due to deforestation. While their population has almost doubled, their natural habitat has been substantially reduced to make room for agricultural development.
Why does Haaning think his artwork is perfect for the exhibition?
the empty canvases highlight the unfair working conditions of many artists, including himself
What does Juneteenth celebrate?
the end of slavery in the United states.
Why have scientists found it hard to predict the Sun's outbursts?
the erratic behavior
Why have scientists been ensure about the relationship between the eruptions?
the events have usually been observed separately
How would the foil protect the trees from the fire?
the firefighters hoped it would help deflect some of the heat from the flame and augment the natural insulation provided by the thick bark of the ancient trees
What history is Yulia Peresild making?
the first actress to film a movie in orbit and only the 5th Russian woman to travel to space
What firsts will Shipenko achieve?
the first director, make-up artist, sound editor, and cinematographer of a feature film shot in space
What history did Mohammed make?
the first female to represent Kenya in rowing in either the Olympics or the Paralympics
What history has SpaceX made in the past?
the first spaceflight company to transport astronauts to the International Space Station and the first to develop a reusable rocket booster.
What is Chen Mingyong's theory about the elephants' migration?
the herd's leader possibly "lacks experience and has led the whole group astray"
Why are officials and scientists concerned about the magma entering the Atlantic Ocean?
the magma's interaction with the cold water could release toxic gases and small particles. Scientists are also concerned that the chemical reaction between the lava and water may result in powerful underwater explosions
What will the mission control team do after Webb reaches its orbit position?
the mission team will begin testing its four scientific instruments, which are designed to detect and record infrared wavelengths from ancient stars and galaxies.
What record did the manuscript written by Albert Einstein and Michele Besso break?
the most expensive autographed scientific paper ever sold.
Why was the museum surprised by the artwork Haaning submitted?
the musem opened the box he sent and found two blank frames titled "Take the Money and Run."
Why does the author think the eclipse is worth losing sleep over?
the next partial lunar eclipse of this length will not occur until February 8, 2669.
What did aerial images of Tonga reveal?
the normally lush green island nation is covered by a dense layer of dark gray ash. Many areas remain flooded, and the usually clear blue ocean has turned a murky brown.
What history will Shatner make when he goes to space?
the oldest person to fly in space (90)
What did the the University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV) researchers notice when they observed GW Orionis with the Atacama Large Millimeter/submillimeter Array (ALMA)?
the planetary system's rings were not aligned when they observed it through the ALMA telescope. There was a massive gap in between. The innermost ring was twisted at a weird angle to the others.
What is the Alfvén critical surface?
the point that marks the end of the Sun's atmosphere.
What did the researchers do to confirm their suspicions?
the researchers attached some dead fruit flies to the stem's sticky hairs; they found that over half of the wildflower's nitrogen came from the fruit flies. Additionally, the digestive enzyme released by the plant's sticky hairs to break down the prey was similar to that found in other carnivorous plants.
What do the researchers plan on investigating next?
the researchers hope to reconstruct the creature's muscles to obtain a better estimate of the ancient rhino's body mass
What is the reason for the eclipse's longer duration?
the result of a "micromoon." During the eclipse's peak point, the Moon will be just 41 hours from apogee. The distance causes the Moon to travel slower along its orbit and take longer to pass through Earth's shadow.
What are some of the folklores associated with Diwali?
the return of King Rama, his wife Sita, and his brother Lakshmana, after a 14-year-long exile imposed by the king's mother. Others credit the celebration to the victory of the god Krishna over King Narakasura, whose association with a demon had caused him to turn evil.
Why is pumpkin waste bad for the environment?
the rotting fruit emits large amounts of methane, a greenhouse gas even more potent than carbon dioxide
What did the scientists do to determine to whom the bones belonged?
the scientist used 3-D scanning techniques and compared it to previously found fossils.
What did the study on orangutan drawings reveal?
the seemingly random patterns showcase the primate artist's distinct style and ability, and possibly even state of mind.
What did Chiara Daraio and her team want to create?
the shape-shifting material in real life and make a material that can change stiffness on demand
How big was the rock that landed on Hamilton's pillow?
the size of a melon
What led the researchers to conclude the fossil belonged to a new species?
the skeleton was similar to the Kairuku - an extinct giant penguin genus that roamed New Zealand's South Island more than 25 million years ago. But it had an unusually long beak and legs, this led them to conclude it was a new species.
What do Gujaratis celebrate on the festival's fourth day?
the start of a new year
Why does the plant's technique not harm pollinators?
the sticky hairs on its stem can only capture small insects such as midges. It can't capture the larger bees or butterflies involved in pollination.
What damage did the storm cause in Germany?
the storm inundated entire towns with water. Several train lines and roads were destroyed by flash floods. Hundreds of lives were lost.
What will Southern Hemisphere residents celebrate on the same day?
the summer solstice — the beginning of their astronomical summer — on the same day.
How does washing synthetic clothing hurt the environment?
the tiny polymer strands , or lint, that she from the textiles during each laundry cycle are big contributors to plastic pollution
What are the Perseids?
the trail of dust left behind by the Comet Swift-Tuttle as it zips past Earth during its 133 year long orbit around the Sun.
Why will the planet not have three dramatic sunrises and sunsets?
the two stars at the center move in synch and most likely appear as one big star. The third will most likely swoop around them.
What does Hanukkah celebrate?
the victory of good over evil and is a happy occasion with many fun traditions.
How much destruction has the volcano caused thus far?
the volcano has nearly 400 homes, buried dozens of kilometres of roads, and consumed hundred of acres of farmland
Why were officials able to evacuate residents in the volcano's path safely?
the volcano provided plenty of warning during the week leading up to the first eruption; the magma also has a slow pace
What could be the reason the turtles went extinct?
the weather changing; they couldn't adapt to the cooler climatic and environmental changes following the end-Cretaceous mass extinction.
What was encouraging about the climate change agreement?
there was a clear consensus on the urgency to take action to prevent a catastrophic rise in global temperatures.
What are some of the positive attributes of synthetic clothing?
they are cheap to produce, last for a long time, and are comfortable to wear.
Why are quasi.satellites hard to study?
they are small, dim and can only be viewed from very powerful telescopes.
Why are the plastic bricks better than conventional concrete pavers?
they are stronger, lighter, and about 30% cheaper than concrete bricks. Most importantly, it helps repurpose the lowest quality of plastic.
What makes tardigrades "virtually indestructible"?
they can withstand extreme temperatures, survive without food for decades, and even exist in a vacuum in space
What did the artworks selected by the researchers reveal?
they comprised similar basic motifs, described by the researchers as loops, circles, and "fan patterns." However, there were significant differences in the styles.
Why was Winter's swimming style a concern for the aquarium's doctors?
they feared it would hurt her spine.
Why do children in India like Diwali?
they get a week off from school and are treated to gifts, new clothes, meals, and fireworks
Have the measures helped the country's plastic pollution problem?
they have barely made a dent in the country's plastic pollution problem. Hundreds of tons of industrial and consumer polymer waste continue to get dumped into landfills daily.
How much damage has the herd caused so far?
they have not hurt any people, but destroyed more than $1 million worth of crops.
What was special about the tacos enjoyed on the ISS on November 2, 2021?
they included fajita beef, rehydrated tomatoes and artichokes, and, most importantly, the first-ever space-grown chilies.
What did manufactures to do encourage the distribution of more candy during Halloween?
they offered small, individually-wrapped confections
Why is the Lunar New Year popular with children?
they receive red envelopes filled with money and inspiring messages from elders. They are often allowed to stay up late to watch the spectacular fireworks shows that light up the skies at the stroke of midnight.
Why has growing peppers in space been challenging for scientists?
they take longer to germinate and bear fruit.
What did Bezos and his team do when they were in microgravity?
they unbuckled their seat belts, did somersaults, tossed candy, and the Bezos brothers joined their palms to display a "HI MOM" message on their hands.
Why were environmentalists unhappy with China and India's demand?
they wanted the agreement to call for "phasing down," rather than "phasing out," the use of coal.
Why did the researchers not reveal their discovery until 2021?
they wanted to get definitive evidence first. They could not observe the asteroid in 2020 due to a COVID-19 shutdown of the Large Binocular Telescope.
Why are the Sun's outbursts dangerous?
they're unpredictable; they can disrupt satellites in orbit, and they can be harmful to astronauts.
Why is the plant's insect-eating ability exciting?
this is the first new predatory plant to be discovered in 20 years.
What did the IPCC's climate assessment report state?
this past decade was the hottest in 125,000 years and that the atmospheric carbon levels are the highest in at least 2 million years. Glaciers are melting faster than any time in over 2,000 years. Ocean levels are rising at twice the rate since 2006.
How many competitors will each aerial skiing mixed team have?
three competitors, with at least one competitor of each gender.
With what is the planetary system surrounded?
three massive rings of dust and debris from which a planet can form
How does the Sun display its "temper"?
through powerful explosions
Why did the wandering elephant herd take a short break in November 2020?
to allow a newly-born calf and its mother to recuperate
What does the Glasgow Climate Pact require members to do in 2022?
to announce more substantial pledges and outline concrete plans on how to achieve the goals by the climate change conference in Egypt in 2022.
What did 40 countries promise to do for the first time at a COP conference?
to cut down the use of coal
What is Webb's primary mission?
to detect the faint infrared light from the earliest stars and galaxies formed over 13.5 billion years ago.
Why are monobob competitors required to use identical sleds?
to eliminate the unfair advantage garnered by athletes with high-tech sleds.
What is the theme's purpose?
to encourage Americans to honor past Hispanic contributions and to "reflect on how great our tomorrow can be if we hold onto our tomorrow can be if we hold onto our resilience and hope."
What is the purpose of the James Dyson Award?
to encourage students to develop unconventional ideas to solve real-world problems
Why were the animals sent to the ISS?
to help NASA researchers better understand the impacts of space travel on the human body.
Why are many Hanukkah foods fried?
to honor the miracle oil that led to the start of the holiday.
What task did he assign Mr. Tutu after the election?
to lead the Truth and Reconciliation Commission to investigate allegations of human rights abuses during the apartheid era.
What was the purpose of the Emancipation Proclamation?
to outlaw slavery and free slaves in the United States.
Why does the National Geographic Society want to draw the public's attention to the Southern Ocean?
to protect the Southern Ocean's unique and fragile marine ecosystem.
What is Nauka's purpose?
to provide the ISS crew with more living and research space
What change did Arizona make in 2020?
to recognize both Indigenous Peoples' Day and Columbus Day on the second Monday in October
Why are the researchers looking for footage of the night of October 3?
to reconstruct what the meteorites path was through the sky as it arrived. This will give them an idea of where it came from
What is Matee's dream?
to reduce the mountain of trash in Dandora to a hill by increasing production and expanding her offerings.
Why did the Kunsten Museum of Modern Art lend Haanings $84,000 earlier this year?
to reproduce 2 previous artworks about labor. The first an average Austrian Year Income, displayed in Euro bills on a canvas in a frame. The second focusing on Danish incomes, did the same using krone notes.
What does Lasse Andersson expect Haaning to do in January 2022? Why?
to return the money when the exhibition ends in January 2022
What is the theory of relativity?
to two interrelated theories. The special theory of relativity proved that mass and energy are interconnected and can be easily converted to one another using the now-famous equation E = mc2. The theory of general relativity asserts that gravity is not an invisible force that attracts objects to one another. Instead, it is a curving or warping of space.
What do the WaterPod inventors plan to do if they win?
to use the funds to develop the device beyond the prototype
What is Operation Night Watch Project?
trying to determine how best preserve the masterpiece for future generations
Where was the primary mirror tucked away during Webb's launch?
tucked away inside the nose cone of the launch rocket during Webb's launch.
What vegetables did the Irish use for their jack-o-lanterns?
turnips and beets
What milestone did the Webb mission control team achieve on December 28, 2021?
unfolding Webb's 70-foot sunshield.
What is snowboard cross?
up to six competitors race down a narrow course filled with unexpected twists and turns, steep drops, and various types of jumps.
What ailment does Grace Savage have?
velocardiofacial syndrome. The genetic condition can cause heart defects and a poor immune system.
How damaging were the tornadoes?
very damaging. They destroyed thousands of homes, churches and businesses along their path. At least 84 people are believed to be dead, and many more are still unaccounted for.
How effective has Magawa been at his job?
very effective; he discovered more than 71 landmines and helped clear over 2,420,000 sq. feet (225,000 sq. meters) of land in Siem Reap Cambodia.
How effective were the precautionary measures?
very effective; not trees have been burned yet in the grove or in the Giant Forest
How popular is the Statue of Liberty today?
very popular; attracts more than 4 million visitors annually.
How destructive is the fire?
very; it has devoured 725,821 acres since it began in July 13, 2021. It is one of California's largest wildfires and is second only to the August Complex blaze, which consumed more than one million acres in 2020.
What do people do on Diwali?
visit a place of worship; families and friends get together to exchange gifts and sweets. At sunset, festival observers worldwide light up their homes with glittering diyas and share a traditional feast with family and friends. In India, the skies light up at nigh with colorful fireworks.
What can we do to lessen the release of microfibers from our clothing?
wash synthetic clothes less frequently, do full loads, and line dry clothing
What could happen if all countries keep their pledges?
we could possibly limit global warming to 1.8 degrees Celsius by 2100.
Why did the researchers decide to focus on orangutan artwork?
we share 97% of DNA with them.
According to Niklas Höhne, what are countries failing to understand?
we're in an emergency situation and we need to cut emissions much faster this decade. Otherwise, any hope of staying at 1.5 degrees Celsius will be lost.
What are Sharkey and his team not sure of?
what caused the chunk to break off from the Moon or how it ended up in its current orbit.
About what are NASA scientists still unsure?
what causes the eruptions or why some are more explosive than others.
What was Mohammed's first sport?
wheelchair marathons; she later switched to wheelchair tennis.
What drove Hamadtou to learn table tennis
when he was officiating a match between 2 of his friends; they disagreed on a point; one player told him he could not interfere because he couldn't play; it was that statement that made him decide to play table tennis
When does a partial lunar eclipse occur?
when our planet comes in between the Sun and a full Moon. The three are not perfectly aligned, so only part of the Moon's visible surface is covered by the Earth's shadow.
Why did Mohammed decide to start playing a sport?
when she was a teenager and she wanted to lose weight
What led the researchers to suspect the plant may be carnivorous?
while studying plant genetics, they noticed that the western false asphodel lacked the same gene as other insect-munching plants. The plant thrives in the same kind of wet, sunny habitat with nutrient-poor soil as other carnivorous plants. They wondered if it trapped bugs for nourishment as well.
Why has it been difficult to remove landmines once the conflicts are over?
while the locations of each device was carefully marked and mapped during the early years, things became a little lax as the practice continued.
What mystery still needs to be solved?
who built the sun temple.
How much damage did the tornado cause?
widespread damage, destroying at least a thousand homes and many more businesses. Over 70 deaths have been confirmed. The biggest fatalities were reported in Mayfield, Kentucky, where ten workers died after a candle factory collapsed. Over 75 percent of the approximately 2,500 residents of Dawson Springs in Western Kentucky have lost their homes.
What are Park's other achievements?
winning several violin competitions. She also plays the piano and is a math champion.
How did the US Congress end slavery in the exempt states?
with the 13th ammendment, passed on January 31, 1865
Why did Mohammed decide to take up rowing?
with the goal of competing in the Olympics
What promises did countries make about net
zero emissions?-The US and the European Union promised to reach net-zero emissions by 2050. China and India vowed to do the same by 2060 and 2070, respectively.
What fun activities will the VSS guests enjoy?
zero gravity basketball games and spacewalks to allow visitors to enjoy clear views of Earth and space
Who was Alan Shepard?
America's first astronaut. Blue Origin's New Shepard spacecraft was names after him.
When is the winter solstice?
December 21, 2021.
What are other names for Diwali?
Deepavali or Festival of lights
How many countries signed the climate change pact on November 13, 2021?
Diplomats from nearly 200 countries
What is Dr. Yousef's idea for how households can collect and recycle the lint?
Dr. Yousef plans to create a lint collection similar to the deposit-return for drink containers. A household would bring the ling from their drying machine filters to a collection point and receive compensation.
What do the ISS scientists hope to learn from the tardigrades?
How to better protect humans embarking on long-duration space missions.
Where is the Hunga Tonga
Hunga Ha'apai volcano located?-underwater 40 miles north of Nuku'alofa, the capital of the Kingdom of Tonga.
How big was the Hunga Tonga
Hunga Ha'apai volcano's latest eruption?-13 miles wide, with a sonic boom heard 6,000 miles away in Alaska. It spewed large plumes of ash and gases as high as 19 miles.
How has the impact of climate change been felt in Greenland?
It experienced the first rainfall event in recorded history. It was also only the third time in less than a decade that above-freezing temperatures were recorded at the Arctic research station
Who is the title's current holder?
Russian Chess player Sergey Alexandrovich Karjakin who qualified for the title in 2002 at the age of 12 years and 7 months.
When is National Hispanic Heritage Month observed?
September 15th to October 15th
What records did Zaila Avant-garde break by winning the Scripps National Spelling Bee?
She became the first African American and second Black winner in the spelling bee's history.
According to the author, why is Avant-garde's victory impressive?
She studies 13,000 words per day, which takes 7 hours
What award did Matee recently win?
Young Champion of the Earth 2020, the United Nations' highest environmental honor.
How did Yulia Peresild and Klim Shipenko get to the ISS?
Yulia Peresild and Klim Shipenko got to the ISS aboard the Soyuz-2 rocket, whith cosmonaut Anton Shkaplerov.
Why was it difficult to deliver aid to Tonga?
a dark cloud of ash lingered over the island nation for four days. There was also a thick layer of ash that had to be manually cleared from Tonga's main international runway. It was impossible for countries to send much-needed supplies.
What caused the officer to think it may be a meteorite?
a construction company representative siad that they were not responsible. However he noticed "a bright light in the sky that had exploded and caused some booms"
What other social causes did Mr. Tutu fight for?
a cure for tuberculosis, HIV/AID prevention, climate change, and others.
Who was Molly?
a Bornean orangutan who took up art at the age of 54. She drew 1,299 of the drawings that the researchers received.
What other Tesla model is available for kids?
a Model S sedan, which is available for $499.
For whom is Diwali a major holiday?
a billion people worldwide; Hindus, Jains, Sikhs, and some Buddhists
How many pumpkins get tossed in the trash in the US every year?
a billion pumpkins
What did Winter's story inspire?
a book and two heartwarming movies.