Science Fact or Fiction?

There are bacteria that can survive in outer space.

• Fact

• Fiction

Answer explanation

Some bacteria called extremophiles can survive extreme conditions.

Time travel to the past is scientifically proven and possible.

• Fact

• Fiction

Answer explanation

Scientists have theories, but no one has done it.

CRISPR allows scientists to edit genes in living organisms.

• Fact

• Fiction

Answer explanation

CRISPR is a real gene-editing tool used in labs.

Humans can breathe on Mars without a spacesuit.

• Fact

• Fiction

Answer explanation

Mars has a very thin atmosphere made mostly of carbon dioxide.

Some jellyfish can live forever under certain conditions.

• Fact

• Fiction

Answer explanation

One species can “reset” its life cycle, effectively avoiding death.

Scientists have successfully cloned a human.

• Fact

• Fiction

Answer explanation

Cloning has been done with animals, not confirmed with humans.

Nanobots are used in the bloodstream to destroy cancer cells.

• Fact

• Fiction

Answer explanation

This is in development, but not in regular medical use yet.

Some computers are faster than the human brain.

• Fact

• Fiction

Answer explanation

Supercomputers can do math faster but aren't “smarter.”

A person can upload their consciousness into a computer.

• Fact

• Fiction

Answer explanation

This is a popular sci-fi idea, but not yet real.

Pluto is not considered a planet anymore.

• Fact

• Fiction

Answer explanation

It was reclassified as a dwarf planet in 2006.