Science Superlatives of 2013

The video discusses six science superlatives of 2013, including the Chelyabinsk meteor explosion, the sequencing of the oldest DNA from a horse fossil, advancements in 3D printing of human tissues, the discovery of the world's longest canyon under Greenland, and the impact of Typhoon Haiyan in the Philippines. Each section highlights significant scientific achievements and discoveries, showcasing the year's remarkable events in science and technology.

What was the significant event involving a meteor that occurred in 2013?

• The Chelyabinsk meteor exploded over Russia

• A meteor shower was visible from Antarctica

• A meteor landed in the Pacific Ocean

• A meteor was discovered on Mars

What was the major achievement in DNA sequencing mentioned in the video?

• Sequencing the DNA of a woolly mammoth

• Sequencing the DNA of a Neanderthal

• Sequencing the oldest DNA from a horse fossil

• Sequencing the DNA of a dinosaur

What technological advancement in biofabrication was achieved in 2013?

• 3D printing of human organs

• 3D printing of small bits of stem cell tissue

• Creation of artificial blood

• Development of robotic limbs

What geographical discovery was made under Greenland's ice sheet?

• A hidden lake

• A new mountain range

• An ancient forest

• The world's longest canyon

What was the strongest tropical cyclone ever measured in 2013?

• Hurricane Katrina

• Cyclone Nargis

• Hurricane Sandy

• Typhoon Haiyan