What is a stack made by alternating layers of zinc, blotting paper soaked in salt water, and silver, called?

Science Trivia / July 01, 2026

Voltaic Pile. The voltaic pile, invented by Alessandro Volta in 1800, was the first electric battery.

Which one of these items is not something that is required for a living plant?

Science Trivia / July 01, 2026

Television. In 1956 a 21" RCA color tabletop TV cost $495.

How many days a year is the sun invisible at the North Pole?

Science Trivia / June 30, 2026

186. The North Pole has six months of uninterrupted darkness every year.

What is the famous coral reef just off the coast of Australia called?

Science Trivia / June 30, 2026

Great Barrier Reef. Australia's Great Barrier Reef can be seen from outer space.

What type of scientist studies microscopic plants and animals?

Science Trivia / June 29, 2026

Microbiologist. Mostly unidentified microbial species outnumber all others.

A physicist concerned with the natural phenomena of weather is known as what?

Science Trivia / June 29, 2026

A Meteorologist. Many TV "meteorologists" are journalists who report on the weather.