6 Accidental Discoveries You've Probably Never Heard Of

The video explores various accidental scientific discoveries, highlighting the importance of curiosity and observation. It covers the discovery of penicillin, a cricket virus affecting mating behavior, a pigment in Streptococcus bacteria, wasp face recognition, RNA editing with CRISPR-Cas9, the invention of the pacemaker, and a new recyclable plastic. Each discovery was a result of unexpected events and keen observation, emphasizing the role of chance and curiosity in scientific breakthroughs.

What unusual behavior did Shelley Adamo observe in crickets infected by a virus?

• They stopped eating.

• They became more aggressive.

• They started flying.

• They showed increased interest in mating.

What accidental observation helped George Liu understand the role of pigments in bacteria?

• A change in temperature.

• The smell of bleach.

• A new type of bacteria.

• A different growth medium.

What did Liz Tibbetts discover about paper wasps?

• They can recognize each other's faces.

• They are solitary insects.

• They build nests underground.

• They communicate through sound.

What was the unexpected result of the CRISPR CAS 9 research?

• It was too expensive to use.

• It was ineffective on DNA.

• It caused mutations.

• It could edit RNA.

How did Wilson Greatbatch accidentally invent the pacemaker?

• By connecting the wrong circuit.

• By using a faulty battery.

• By misplacing a transistor.

• By using the wrong type of wire.

What was unique about the plastic Jeanette Garcia accidentally created?

• It was biodegradable.

• It was transparent.

• It was super strong and recyclable.

• It was magnetic.

What common theme ties together the accidental discoveries discussed in the video?

• They all involved curiosity and observation.

• They all required a microscope.

• They were all made by biologists.

• They all involved chemical reactions.