This New Star Is a Ticking Time Bomb - SciShow News

The video discusses the discovery of the APEP star system, which could potentially release a gamma ray burst. This event, while not aimed at Earth, could have significant effects if it were. The video also covers NASA's Insight mission to Mars, which aims to study the planet's interior using a seismometer and heat probe. The mission includes CubeSats to relay data back to Earth, potentially lowering future space exploration costs.

What is the significance of the star in the APEP system?

• It is the closest star to Earth.

• It may release a gamma ray burst.

• It is a newly formed star.

• It is the largest star in the universe.

What is unusual about the dust surrounding the Wolf-Rayet star in APEP?

• It is moving faster than the star's winds.

• It is moving at the same speed as the star's winds.

• It is moving much slower than the star's winds.

• It is not moving at all.

Why is the orientation of the APEP star important for Earth?

• It changes the star's color.

• It influences the potential impact of a gamma ray burst on Earth.

• It affects the star's lifespan.

• It determines the star's brightness.

What is the primary mission of NASA's Insight on Mars?

• To search for water on Mars.

• To study the interior of Mars.

• To explore the Martian atmosphere.

• To capture images of Martian landscapes.

Why was Elysium Planitia chosen as the landing site for Insight?

• It has a high elevation.

• It is the most interesting place on Mars.

• It is close to the Martian poles.

• It is a level and debris-free area.

What role do the Marco CubeSats play in the Insight mission?

• They provide power to the Insight lander.

• They capture images of Mars.

• They act as a communication relay during landing.

• They are used to drill into the Martian surface.

What is one of the tasks Insight will perform on Mars?

• Search for signs of life.

• Analyze Martian soil composition.

• Listen for Mars quakes.

• Measure the atmospheric pressure.