Rosetta Didn't Find Aliens!

Rosetta Didn't Find Aliens!

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Interactive Video

Physics, Science, Other

11th Grade - University

Hard

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The video discusses the New Horizons probe's anomaly on July 4th, which caused a temporary loss of contact with Earth. The issue was due to data compression and was quickly resolved. Despite losing some data, the mission continues as planned. The video also addresses claims of alien life on comet 67P, explaining that while organic material was found, it is not evidence of extraterrestrial life. The video concludes by encouraging viewer support through Patreon.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What caused the New Horizons probe to lose contact with Earth on July 4th?

An intentional shutdown for maintenance

A processor overload due to data compression

A collision with space debris

A solar flare disrupting communications

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the main reason for the delay in receiving all data from New Horizons?

The probe's slow data processing speed

Technical issues with the receiving equipment on Earth

Interference from other space missions

The vast distance from Earth to the probe

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What did the UK astronomers claim to have found on comet 67P?

Evidence of microbial life

A new type of mineral

A hidden water reservoir

Traces of ancient human artifacts

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the theory of panspermia?

The belief that Earth is the only planet with life

The concept that life evolves independently on each planet

The idea that life on Earth originated from comets

The hypothesis that life can only exist in solar systems

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What unusual claim did one scientist make about viral outbreaks?

They are linked to climate change

They are caused by changes in Earth's magnetic field

They originate from comets entering Earth's atmosphere

They are a result of human genetic engineering