Chemistry
What is the universal solvent?
H2O
Which Biotechnology involves the transplantation of normal genes into cells to replace missing or defective ones in order to correct gene disorders?
Gene Therapy
What are the 2 sides of the library called?
Ocean side and mountain side
Which rapper did Kendrick Lamar take aim at in his 2024 single, "Not Like Us"?
Drake
What animal is on the California flag?
Grizzly bear
Name the three most common elements found in the air
Name two antibiotics used in medicines
penicillin, amaoxicillin, doxycyline, ciprofloxacin, clindamycin, metronidazole, etc.
Which artist performed on last year's Deltopia?
Big Sean
Who is the most followed person on Instagram?
Ronaldo
What large animal can produce a sound that can be heard up to 100 miles away?
Whale (blue whale to be specific)
This compound is made entirely of carbon and oxygen. Its molecular weight is roughly 44 g/mol. What is its chemical formula?
Hint: MW of C = 12 g/mol and MW of O = 16 g/mol
CO2
Which phase of clinical trials focuses on safety and determining the proper dose?
Phase I
Where are the on-campus massage chairs?
Mental Health Peer Program
Who won the Dancing with the Stars 2025 season?
Robert Irwin
What's the most venomous animal on the planet?
Australian box jellyfish
What is white gold jewelry made of?
An alloy of gold and a white metal such as silver and palladium
What is considered the gold standard for clinical trials?
Randomized controlled trials
What's the smallest undergrad major at UCSB?
Specialized languages (Portuguese, Russian, or Eastern European Studies)
What singer has the most Grammy nominations
Beyonce
How many brains does the octopus have?
9
What metal has the highest melting point?
Tungsten
What is the name of the global scientific effort to generate the first sequence of the human genome?
Human Genome Project
What is the most famous invention from UCSB?
the blue LED
What is the occupation of Lana Del Rey's husband, Jeremy Dufrene?
swamp boat tour guide
What's the first nonhuman mammal proven to be able to keep a beat?
Sea lion