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grab bag science quiz

Grab Bag Science Quiz and Trivia

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Time to test your science knowledge with a fun 10 question quiz with random questions across all sciences. Difficulty is easy to medium. As always, post…
20 year tech predictions

Revolutionary Technologies and Discoveries in 20 Years

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Experts weigh in: Most revolutionary technologies and discoveries in the next 20 years We asked our Physics Forums science advisors, "What technology…
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Suanpan & Soroban: History, Design, and Usage Guide

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Introduction Overview Abacuses are commonly seen in ancient civilizations around the world as a convenient tool for simple calculations. In this article…
inventions

Inventions and Inventors Quiz and Trivia

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Time to test your inventions, inventors and patent knowledge. As always there is no prize, so try without Google. Post your score in the comment thread.…
whosaidwhat

Match the Scientist with the Story Quiz

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Among the most famous people are often geniuses. It's hard to tell whether this is the reason for the many anecdotes which are told about them, or whether…

Name the Science Book Author Quiz

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Let's see how well you know your science book authors. Some are classic, some modern! Don't forget to post your score in the comment thread linked at the…
name_the_scientist

Name the Scientist Quiz and Trivia

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Time to test your scientist photo recognition skills! As always please post your score in the comment thread at the end.Ready for your next quiz?…
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PF Insight Scavenger Hunt 2

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We have an amazing count of over 320 Insights published at Physics Forums. Now we test to see how much you remember from some of them. If you need a hint…
experimenthistory

Ancient Experiments: Elijah, Psammetichus, Early Science

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Overview In this Insight, I'm going to talk about two of the first science experiments in recorded history. One was allegedly performed by the Prophet…
nasa

NASA Quiz and Trivia: Test Your NASA Knowledge

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Since the mid 20th century NASA has been a force in aerospace research and programs. Let's find out just how much you know about it's history, programs…
stephenhawkings

Stephen Hawking Quiz: Think You Know Stephen Hawking?

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Stephen Hawking has been a giant in the science world for decades. He has been a accessible figure with his willingness to reach out to the public in various…
namethephoto

Name the Science Photo Quiz

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Summer is almost over, but the fun doesn't have to stop! Take a look at the photos below and see if you can identify them.  Post your score in the comment…
themoon

Moon Quiz: Test Yourself on the Moon

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For ages it has been Earth's little sister. Find out just how much you know about the Moon and our relationship with it. Please post your score in the…
antigravity

Roger Babson & the Gravity Research Foundation History

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Roger Babson and His War on Gravity In the early 20th century, an eccentric businessman named Roger Babson declared gravity to be mankind's greatest…
scavengerhunt

PF Insights Scavenger Hunt

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Have you been keeping up with reading each PF Insight? Let's find out! Every question's answer can be found in a PF Insight. Hint links are included if…
scientistquotes

Which Scientist Said What Quiz

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Think you know your famous science quotes? Let's find out in this 12 question quiz. There are no prizes, so it doesn't pay to Google. Try your best on…
icequiz

Ice Quiz: All About Ice Trivia

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Ice is the solid form of water, and understanding its basic properties (freezing point, density, crystal structure) helps explain everything from why it…
pluto

Pluto Quiz: Test Your New Horizons Mission Knowledge

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This quiz tests reader knowledge of NASA's New Horizons mission to Pluto, covering key facts and discoveries reported during the mission's flyby coverage.…
man_on_moon

Apollo Moon Missions: Eugene Cernan and the Final Landing

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Eugene Cernan became the last person to walk on the moon on December 11, 1972, during NASA's Apollo 17 mission, closing out a nine-mission lunar exploration…
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How Well Do You Know Isaac Newton? Take the Quiz

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Isaac Newton (1642-1727) was an English mathematician, physicist, and astronomer widely regarded as one of the most influential scientists in history.…
physics blogs

Physics Blogs You Need to Be Reading

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These are some of the best physics blogs, updated regularly, written by some of the top minds. The feeds are updated on page refresh, so bookmark this…
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Periodic Table Quiz: History, Structure & Trends Explained

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The periodic table is a chart organizing all known chemical elements by atomic number, electron configuration, and recurring chemical properties. Dmitri…
Richard Feynman

Richard Feynman Quiz: Test Your Knowledge of the Physicist

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Richard Feynman won the 1965 Nobel Prize in Physics for his work on quantum electrodynamics and is known for inventing Feynman diagrams, contributing to…
Einstein Quiz

Albert Einstein Quiz: Test Your Knowledge of His Theories

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Albert Einstein developed the theory of relativity and the mass-energy equivalence formula E=mc², won the 1921 Nobel Prize in Physics for his explanation…
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Space Law Explained: Lasers, Spying, Broadcasting & the Moon

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This piece is intended to have a logical basis but should not be taken as purely factual or legal advice.Outer space law leaves several activities…