Who was the professor that trained Apollo astronauts for geological ventures on the moon?

Science Trivia / April 06, 2025

Lee Silver. Lee Silver, a professor at CalTech, served as an instructor to the astronauts of Apollo 13, 15, 16 and 17.

What kind of electromagnetic radiation arises only from nuclear excitations?

Science Trivia / April 06, 2025

Gamma Rays. Gamma rays are ultra-high frequency light rays created when a nucleus relaxes from an excited state.

Ruby and sapphire are gem forms of which mineral?

Science Trivia / April 05, 2025

Corundum. Ruby and sapphire are both forms of corundum, with a hardness rating just below a diamond.

What is water in its solid form called?

Science Trivia / April 05, 2025

Ice. Ice is the most abundant of the varying solid phases on the Earth's surface.

What two animals are found on the Australian Coat of Arms?

Science Trivia / April 04, 2025

The Kangaroo And The Emu. The kangaroo is the national animal of Australia.

Which of these is not an insect?

Science Trivia / April 04, 2025

Black Widow Spider. Black Widow spiders are found on every continent except Antarctica.