How many stars make up the Big Dipper?

Science Trivia / July 13, 2026

7. The star "Alkaid" is at the end of the "handle" in the Big Dipper.

What is a more scientific term for "surrounding temperature"?

Science Trivia / July 12, 2026

Ambient Air Temperature. On a typical day on Mercury the early-afternoon temperature reaches a high of 800 degrees Fahrenheit, hot enough to melt zinc and tin.

Which underwater machine helps humans travel around beneath the surface of the ocean?

Science Trivia / July 12, 2026

Submersible. A submersible is sometimes called a "midget submarine".

Which of these is the best way scientists can learn about life in the past?

Science Trivia / July 11, 2026

Fossil Record. The earth's fossil record provides information about evolution.

Where on the Earth would oceans be warmer?

Science Trivia / July 11, 2026

Near The Florida Keys. Ocean waters are warmer in the tropics and sub-tropics.

What is the constellation in the shape of a winged horse called?

Science Trivia / July 10, 2026

Pegasus. One of the stars in 51 Pegasi is orbited by the first true extrasolar planets ever discovered.