Under the Sea
True or False: Coral Reefs are animal-based ecosystems.
True! Corals are animals, although they often look like colorful plants.
True or False: There is sound in space.
False! Space is completely silent because there is no air to carry sound waves.
When listening to music, this neurotransmitter is often released, giving us a feeling of pleasure or reward.
dopamine
Which video game features procedural generation, which means the game creates unique creatures, planets, and ecosystems for each player?
Spore! No two players' experiences are exactly the same in this game!
This movie has it all -- time travel, upbeat music, and an 80s (and 50s) charm
Back to the Future
What is the largest animal that just so happens to live in the ocean?
The blue whale (they can weigh up to 200 tons!)
***Fun Facts with Walter***
Walter, ask a question about black holes to another contestant!
Walter will decide if this answer is correct.
This neurological disorder, often linked to memory loss, has been shown to benefit from music therapy to stimulate recall in patients.
Alzheimer's disease
This game's realistic physics engine, which simulates orbital mechanics and space travel, has helped players learn complex scientific principles while having fun launching their own "______" astronauts into space.
Kerbal (Space Program)
This movie's main character is a mall security guard. Fun fact: the movie was shot in an actual mall in Massachusetts!
Paul Blart: Mall Cop
How much of earth's surface is covered by the ocean?
About 71% of earth's surface is made up of ocean water
This American astronaut was the first person to walk on the moon in 1969.
Neil Armstrong
Listening to music has been shown to activate this part of the brain, which plays a key role in processing emotions and can help reduce stress and anxiety.
the amygdala
This music-based game that started in 2005 influenced a younger generation to begin listening to classic rock music, such as Queen, Aerosmith, and Jimi Hendrix.
Guitar Hero
True or False: Listening to relaxing music can benefit digestion and gut health by reducing stress.
True! When you're stressed, your body releases cortisol, which can negatively impact digestion. Relaxing music helps lower cortisol levels and activates the parasympathetic nervous system (also known as the "rest and digest" system), improving blood flow to the digestive organs and promoting better nutrient absorption.
True or False: Fish can recognize human faces.
True! Research has shown that fish like archerfish can differentiate between individual human faces, even when shown photos.
This famous black hole is located at the center of our galaxy, the Milky Way.
Sagittarius A*
True or False: Music activates the whole brain.
True! Music engages almost every part of the brain, making it a powerful tool for influencing emotions, memory, and even movement.
This game's main goal is to terraform a barren planet to make it habitable for life. Players do this by raising the planet’s temperature, oxygen levels, and atmospheric pressure...
Planet Crafter
***Fun facts with Walter***
Walter, provide a question on a topic of your choosing for another contestant.
Walter will decide if this answer is correct.
***Fun Facts with Walter***
Walter, ask a question about sea life to another contestant!
Walter will decide if this answer is correct!
The first human-made object to leave the solar system was this spacecraft, launched in 1977.
Voyager 1
***Fun Fact***
Mary, provide a question and neuroscience for another contestant to answer.
Mary will determine if this response is correct.
This music and movement-based video game was first released in 2009, inspired by Lady Gaga's hit song of the same name.
Just Dance
This electronic instrument can mimic the sounds of dozens of different syles and genres in just one place. With built-in sound modules, an _______ allows drummers to switch between different drum types—like jazz, rock, or electronic—at the push of a button
Electric Drum Kit