Which planet has the most eccentric orbit?

Science Trivia / May 03, 2025

Pluto. Pluto's orbit is so eccentric that it periodically passes inside the orbit of Neptune.

What do we call data sent from a spacecraft to ground stations?

Science Trivia / May 03, 2025

Telemetry. "Telemetry" is derived from Greek roots "tele" or "remote" and "metron" or "measure".

What are the scientists that study life from long ago called?

Science Trivia / May 02, 2025

Paleontologists. Paleontology is the study of all prehistoric life on Earth.

In science, what word means a smaller representation of an object or event?

Science Trivia / May 02, 2025

Model. A model can be larger (an atom) or smaller (solar system) than the object it represents.

What type of electric cells can be charged up again and again?

Science Trivia / May 01, 2025

Rechargeable. The oldest electrical cell was discovered around 250 BC.

Which one of these items is not something that is required for a living plant?

Science Trivia / May 01, 2025

Television. In 1956 a 21" RCA color tabletop TV cost $495.