4 Awesome Discoveries You Probably Didn’t Hear About This Week - Episode 23

The video discusses recent scientific and technological advancements. It covers the use of rare Iridium in technology and how copper can be a cost-effective alternative. It explores how machine learning helps identify plant metabolites for medicinal and industrial use. The video also highlights a new system for cartilage regeneration using nano clay, which could aid in treating osteoarthritis. Lastly, it introduces a portable ASL translator that uses deep learning to convert hand motions into sign language, aiming to make communication more accessible.

What is the primary reason Iridium is found on Earth's surface?

• It is naturally abundant.

• It was brought by an asteroid.

• It is produced by volcanic activity.

• It is synthesized in laboratories.

How does the new copper compound compare to Iridium in terms of performance and cost?

• It performs similarly and costs more.

• It performs similarly but costs less.

• It performs better and costs more.

• It performs worse and costs more.

What technology is used to identify genes in plants that produce specialized metabolites?

• Traditional breeding

• Genetic engineering

• Quantum computing

• Machine learning

What is the main benefit of the new cartilage regeneration system?

• It requires surgical intervention.

• It delivers growth factors more sustainably.

• It is only applicable to young patients.

• It is more expensive but faster.

What is a key feature of the new ASL translator?

• It is incompatible with smartphones.

• It is as portable as Chapstick.

• It can translate only single words.

• It requires gloves to function.