Who first performed accurate measurements of the orbit of Mars?

Science Trivia / May 24, 2025

Tycho Brahe. Tycho Brahe was a Danish nobleman, lawyer and astronomer.

What animal builds lodges, dams up rivers and has large front teeth for gnawing?

Science Trivia / May 24, 2025

Beaver. The beaver is the national animal of Canada.

What do electricians use to test circuits?

Science Trivia / May 23, 2025

Continuity Tester. A continuity tester determines if an electrical path can be established between two points.

A "gustnado" is a gust from what?

Science Trivia / May 23, 2025

A Tornado. "Gustnadoes" are small, weak tornadoes that do not stay on the ground for very long.

What vitamin did Robert Woodward synthesize in 1971?

Science Trivia / May 22, 2025

Vitamin B12. A B12 deficiency in the body cases anemia.

What is the force of gravity on the moon compared to that of the Earth?

Science Trivia / May 22, 2025

1/6 That Of The Earth. A 220 pound person on Earth would register about 37.5 pounds on a scale on the moon.