4 Awesome Discoveries You Probably Didn’t Hear About This Week - Episode 10

The video explores various scientific discoveries, including the role of junk DNA in gene activation, innovations in lab-on-a-chip technology for manipulating biological fluids, the detection of radioactive molecules from a centuries-old star collision, and new insights into the origins of the Yellowstone supervolcano. These findings highlight advancements in genetics, biomedical engineering, astronomy, and geology.

What is the role of enhancers in gene activation?

• They replicate DNA sequences.

• They act as switches to turn genes on and off.

• They deactivate genes permanently.

• They destroy unnecessary DNA segments.

How do the new lab-on-a-chip technologies manipulate biological fluids?

• By using magnetic fields.

• By applying electric currents.

• By using acoustic waves in oil.

• By heating the fluids.

What is the potential application of the new lab-on-a-chip platform?

• To develop programmable biomedical chips.

• To improve computer processing speed.

• To enhance solar panel efficiency.

• To create new types of batteries.

What significant discovery was made about a star collision from 348 years ago?

• The star collision was a myth.

• The collision resulted in a black hole.

• Radioactive molecules were detected in interstellar space.

• The star collision created a new galaxy.

What new insight was gained about the Yellowstone supervolcano?

• It is the largest volcano on Earth.

• It is powered by Earth's core heat.

• It was formed by a meteor impact.

• It was produced by an oceanic plate diving under the US.