4 Awesome Discoveries You Probably Didn’t Hear About This Week - Episode 20

The video discusses four key discoveries: an electronic glove that enhances robotic dexterity by mimicking human skin sensitivity, new microbes in the Gulf of California that consume greenhouse gases and could help with oil spills, research linking sleep loss to increased anger, and the use of drones for monitoring large marine species. These innovations and findings have significant implications for technology, environmental science, psychology, and marine conservation.

What is the primary function of the electronic glove designed for robots?

• To reduce a robot's energy consumption

• To improve a robot's manual dexterity

• To enhance a robot's speed

• To increase a robot's strength

What unique ability do the newly discovered microbes in the Gulf of California possess?

• They produce electricity

• They consume greenhouse gases

• They can survive without oxygen

• They glow in the dark

How do the new microbes discovered in the Gulf of California contribute to environmental protection?

• By breaking down plastics

• By producing clean energy

• By consuming hydrocarbons like methane

• By filtering ocean water

What effect does sleep deprivation have on individuals according to the research?

• It increases feelings of happiness

• It enhances memory retention

• It intensifies feelings of anger

• It improves concentration

What advantage do drones offer in marine conservation efforts?

• They accurately identify and count marine species

• They clean up oil spills

• They provide real-time data

• They can dive deep into the ocean