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100

This foundational molecule carries the genetic information for the development and functioning of living organisms.

What is DNA?

100

Total number of NIH institutes and centers

What is 27?

100

This animated character and family movie became the highest grossing film of 2026 with over $1 billion earned globally.

What is Super Mario Galaxy?

100

After 14 NFL seasons this football player has decided to retire and move on to other ventures.

Who is Russell Wilson?

100

This muti-faceted musician recently joined the elite group of celebrities to become the fifth musician to reach billionaire status.

Who is Beyonce?

200

___________ are uninsulated gaps found along the myelin sheath that covers the axon of neuron cells.

What is Node of Ranvier?

200

This person is the current NIH Director

Who is Dr. Jay Bhattacharya?

200

This Pop boy band is the first to perform at the Sphere in Vegas and is breaking sale records.

What is the Backstreet Boys?

200

This highly decorated tennis player recently competed in the HSBC Championships in London and will compete at Wimbledon.

Who is Serena Williams?

200

This female musician recently made history to become Spotify's top artist with the most monthly listeners despite not releasing an album in a decade.

Who is Rihanna?

300
Often associated with the brain's reward system, this neurotransmitter is also the primary driver in motivation, pleasure, and motor control.

What is dopamine?

300

NIH has research facilities in these states. Name at least 3 of them.

What is Maryland, Montana, Arizona, or North Carolina?

300

This Netflix show was a surprise hit and centered on an animated K-pop musical urban fantasy.

What is KPop Demon Hunters?

300

Prior to the 2026 NBA finals win for the New York Knicks they had not won a championship title in__years.

What is 53?

300

This Latin artist was the first to headline the Super Bowl halftime show at Levi's Stadium this year.

Who is Bad Bunny?

400

The brain has four lobes. Name them.

What are the Frontal, Parietal, Temporal, and Occipital Lobes?

400

This event on August 6 is significant for the NIH Summer Program.

What is Summer Poster Day? or What is NIH Summer Poster Day? or What is Poster Day?

400

This low budget horror film released in May 2026 is shattering box office records after building increased momentum in sales after opening weekend.

What is Obsession?

400

The 2026 FIFA World Cup is jointly hosted in 16 cities across these countries.

What is Canada, Mexico, and the United States?

400

This daytime talk show host and veteran singer is returning to The Voice as a coach and contributor to contestants.

Who is Kelly Clarkson?

500

The Periodic Table has _____ known elements.

What is 118?

500

This institute is the largest NIH institute and center.

What is NCI? or What is National Cancer Institute?

500

This 2026 movie has become the highest grossing music biopic of all time surpassing Bohemian Rhapsody.

What is Michael?

500

These two Basketball Association of America (BAA) teams are the only remaining teams to still play in their original city.

What is the Knicks and Celtics? 

500

This musical artist's tour is the highest grossing music tour in history generating over 2 billion in earnings. Name the artist and tour.

Who is Taylor Swift and The Eras Tour?