Tardigrades become ‘quantum entangled’ according to researchers, though claim is challenged

Tardigrades become ‘quantum entangled’ according to researchers, though claim is challenged

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11th Grade - University

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The video discusses the resilience of tardigrades, which can survive extreme conditions like ultraviolet radiation and near absolute zero temperatures. Scientists attempted to quantum entangle tardigrades by freezing them and placing them in a superconductor circuit. Although the experiment showed frequency changes, the entanglement claims were challenged. The study's notable outcome was the revival of a tardigrade after exposure to extreme conditions.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What unique ability allows tardigrades to survive extreme conditions?

They become invisible.

They produce heat.

They enter a ton state.

They can fly.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

In the experiment, what was the role of the tardigrades in the quantum circuit?

They acted as a power source.

They formed a quantum bit or qubit.

They measured the temperature.

They provided light.

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the main challenge to the entanglement conclusions of the study?

The tardigrades were not real.

The frequency change might not indicate true entanglement.

The experiment was too expensive.

The tardigrades were too large.

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was a notable outcome of the experiment regarding tardigrades?

They changed color.

They could not survive the experiment.

One tardigrade was successfully revived.

They became larger in size.

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What extreme conditions did the tardigrades survive during the experiment?

High altitude and low oxygen.

Deep ocean pressures and darkness.

Near absolute zero temperatures and low pressures.

High temperatures and strong winds.