CLEAN : Trio win Nobel medicine prize for brains GPS

CLEAN : Trio win Nobel medicine prize for brains GPS

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Physics, Science, Biology

11th - 12th Grade

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The transcript covers a personal narrative involving a meeting with President Obama, achievements in basketball, and a Nobel Prize win. It delves into scientific concepts like cosmic expansion and the brain's navigation system, drawing parallels with GPS technology. The speaker emphasizes the importance of research support from governments due to its global health implications, celebrating the recognition of basic research and the collaborative efforts in the field.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What shared interest does the speaker mention having with President Obama?

Reading novels

Playing basketball

Cooking

Playing chess

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What analogy does the speaker use to describe the brain's system?

A GPS

A clock

A compass

A map

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How did the speaker feel upon receiving the Nobel Prize call?

Indifferent

Confused

Disappointed

Delighted

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does the speaker emphasize as necessary for supporting research?

Private investments

Government support

Media coverage

Public donations

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the broader significance of the Nobel Prize according to the speaker?

It is a financial reward

It is a recognition for the entire research field

It is a personal achievement

It is a political statement