Which scientific term is defined as outside of our galaxy?

Science Trivia / December 13, 2024

Extragalactic. In November 2010, astronomers detected a planetary system in a stellar stream of extragalactic origin.

In 1984, more than 20,000 pregnant U.S. women chose amniocentesis to detect what?

Science Trivia / December 13, 2024

Chromosomal Abnormalities. In amniocentesis, one to three tablespoons of amniotic fluid are removed for analysis.

Which is actually larger in size, the Earth's moon or Pluto?

Science Trivia / December 12, 2024

Earth's Moon. The moon is the fifth largest satellite in the solar system.

Which of these scientific instruments measures mass?

Science Trivia / December 12, 2024

Analytical Balance. An analytical balance is actually an analytical scale, as it measures force rather than mass.

Which of these words comes from another word meaning "wanderer"?

Science Trivia / December 11, 2024

Planet. A planet falls into one of two categories: terrestrial planet or a gas giant.

Which device holds a phono cartridge?

Science Trivia / December 11, 2024

Tone Arm. A phono cartridge is an electro-mechanical device mounted at the front of a tonearm on a turntable.