Scientists and the Pursuit of Truth

What is a major challenge in distinguishing scientific facts from fiction today?

• Overabundance of scientific data

• Insufficient educational resources

• Misinformation online

• Lack of scientific research

How did Georg Wilhelm Richmann die?

• In a laboratory explosion

• From a lightning strike

• During a chemical spill

• In a car accident

What discovery is Hippasus of Metapontum credited with?

• Irrational numbers

• The theory of relativity

• Quantum mechanics

• The heliocentric model

What was Giordano Bruno's belief that contradicted the Catholic Church?

• The Earth is the center of the universe

• The Earth is flat

• The universe is infinite

• The moon is made of cheese

What was the consequence of Giordano Bruno's beliefs?

• He was awarded a Nobel Prize

• He was burned at the stake

• He was imprisoned for life

• He was exiled

What practice did Ignaz Semmelweis advocate for in hospitals?

• Surgical masks

• Hand-washing

• Use of antibiotics

• Vaccination

Why was Ignaz Semmelweis ridiculed by his peers?

• He was not a qualified doctor

• He lacked a theoretical explanation

• He refused to publish his findings

• He supported outdated medical practices

What theory did Nikolai Vavilov oppose that led to his imprisonment?

• Lysenkoism

• Darwinism

• String theory

• Quantum theory

What was the fate of Nikolai Vavilov in prison?

• He died due to harsh conditions

• He was pardoned by Stalin

• He was released after a year

• He escaped to another country

What was the impact of Lysenko's ideas on agriculture?

• They improved crop yields

• They led to famines

• They were widely accepted

• They were never implemented