Science Superlatives of 2015

The video reviews significant scientific achievements of 2015, including the discovery of limpet teeth as the strongest biological material, the slowing of light in a vacuum, and the development of the fastest atomic force microscope. These advancements have potential applications in various fields, from materials science to optics and chemistry.

What was one of the most significant scientific discoveries in 2015 according to the video?

• The development of a new vaccine

• The invention of a new type of computer

• The discovery of a new planet

• The identification of the strongest biological material

What is tensile strength a measure of?

• The flexibility of a material

• The temperature a material can endure

• The stress a material can withstand before breaking

• The weight a material can hold

What material is found in limpet teeth that contributes to their strength?

• Carbon

• Calcium

• Goethite

• Silicon

How did scientists manage to slow down light in a vacuum?

• By using a magnetic field

• By cooling it to absolute zero

• By passing it through a liquid crystal mask

• By reflecting it off a mirror

What was the result of racing a deformed photon against a normal photon?

• The deformed photon was faster

• The normal photon was slower

• Both photons finished at the same time

• The deformed photon was slower

What is a potential future application of the discovery of slower photons?

• Improved solar panels

• Faster internet speeds

• Better medical imaging

• Advancements in communication and optics

What is the main advantage of the new atomic force microscope developed by MIT?

• It is two thousand times faster

• It uses less energy

• It can scan larger areas

• It is cheaper to produce

What does an atomic force microscope use to create images?

• Sound waves

• Light

• A tiny needle probe

• Lenses

What was a limitation of previous atomic force microscopes?

• They were too slow for moving samples

• They were too expensive

• They required a vacuum to operate

• They could only scan in black and white

What is the significance of the scientific achievements discussed in the video?

• They are only theoretical

• They open new possibilities for future research

• They are not applicable in real life

• They solve all current scientific problems