The Amelia Earhart vanishing gets nuclear treatment

Scientists at Penn State University are examining a metal patch found on a Pacific island in 1991 to determine if it belonged to Amelia Earhart's Lockheed Electra plane. Using the university's Brazil nuclear reactor, they analyze the patch for paint particles and etchings not visible to the naked eye. Digital scans reveal ax marks and bending damage, suggesting historical significance. The team plans to confirm their findings with further experiments, aiming to reveal results in late spring 2021.

What is the main objective of the scientists at Penn State University?

• To find new metal patches on Pacific islands

• To determine if a metal patch belonged to Amelia Earhart's plane

• To study the history of the Pacific islands

• To test the capabilities of their nuclear reactor

What technology is being used to analyze the metal patch?

• X-ray machines

• Ultrasound devices

• Magnetic resonance imaging

• A nuclear reactor

What does the analysis process aim to uncover in the metal patch?

• Hidden paint particles or etchings

• The weight of the patch

• The age of the metal

• The original color of the patch

What did the team discover about the edges of the metal panel?

• They were covered in rust

• They had ax marks from the 1930s

• They were smooth and polished

• They were painted with bright colors

When do the scientists plan to reveal their findings?

• In winter 2021

• In early 2021

• In late spring 2021

• In summer 2021