science in pop culture
This Popular TV show follows the adventures of a group of nerdy scientist, including Sheldon Cooper
what is Big Bang Theory?
This layer of the earth shares the same name as something that you would find on a pizza
what is the crust?
What term is used to describe the natural environment in which a species lives, including both biotic and abiotic factors?
what is habitat?
This basic unit of life shares the same name as something you would find in a jail or prison
what is a cell?
This fortunate mascot can be seen during school events and games
who is Lucky the Lion?
This animated sci-fi movie has a small waste-collecting robot embark on a space adventure that ultimately saves humanity
WALL-E
This broad term encompasses long-term changes in temperature, precipitation, and other atmospheric conditions on Earth, driven by both natural processes and human activities.
what is climate change?
What phenomenon, often seen in the animal kingdom, occurs when a species exhibits drastic color changes to blend into its environment, such as with chameleons or octopuses?
what is Camouflage
This organ is the largest in the human body and can come in different colors
what is skin?
Which county is Commerce in?
Hunt County
Which historical figure, often called the "father of the atomic bomb," was portrayed by Cillian Murphy in a 2023 biographical film directed by Christopher Nolan?
who is Oppenheimer?
What is the process called where forests are cut down and left without being replanted, leading to long-term ecological damage?
what is deforestation ?
What large flightless bird, native to Australia, is known for its brightly colored feathers and large, powerful legs capable of running at high speeds?
what is an Emu
What process involves the movement of water across a semipermeable membrane from an area of low solute concentration to high solute concentration
what is osmosis?
This domed shaped theatre has spaced themed screenings and has its own gift shop
what is the planetarium
Despite the name, this controversial religion has little to do with science and is famously associated with celebrities like Tom Cruise and John Travolta
what is Scientology
What term describes the combination of smoke and fog, often seen in urban areas, which is a type of air pollution that can cause respiratory problems and is typically caused by the burning of fossil fuels?
what is smog?
What type of symbiotic relationship exists between clownfish and sea anemones, where both species benefit from the interaction?
what is Mutualism?
What is the name of the cycle in cellular respiration that produces the most ATP?
what is the Citric acid cycle (Krebs cycle)?
When first founded, TAMUC was known as… (Hint: ETSU)
East Texas State University
In Jurassic Park, dinosaurs are recreated using DNA extracted from what type of ancient organism?
what is Mosquitoes trapped in amber
Which environmental phenomenon occurs when excessive nutrients, often from agricultural runoff, lead to the rapid growth of algae in aquatic ecosystems, causing oxygen depletion?
what is Eutrophication
What is the name of the chemical compound that some amphibians secrete as a defense mechanism against predators, often making them poisonous?
what are alkaloids?
Whose cells, taken without her consent in 1951, became the first immortal human cell line and have contributed to countless medical breakthroughs?
who is Henrietta Lacks
This research lab, found on the 2nd floor studies what kind of bird?
what is quail?