3 Great Minds We Lost in 2018

The video pays tribute to notable figures in science who passed away in 2018, including Stephen Hawking, Ruth Gates, and Coco the gorilla. It highlights Hawking's groundbreaking work on black holes and his efforts to unify quantum mechanics and general relativity. Ruth Gates' contributions to marine biology and coral conservation are discussed, emphasizing her work on breeding resilient corals. Coco the gorilla's unique role in advancing our understanding of animal intelligence through sign language is also explored.

What was Stephen Hawking's major field of study during his time at Cambridge?

• Medicine

• Cosmology

• Chemistry

• Biology

What is Hawking radiation?

• A type of energy emitted by stars

• A form of radiation emitted by black holes

• A new form of light discovered by Hawking

• A type of cosmic wave

Which two major theories did Stephen Hawking attempt to combine?

• General relativity and electromagnetism

• Quantum mechanics and thermodynamics

• Classical mechanics and quantum mechanics

• General relativity and quantum mechanics

What was Ruth Gates' primary focus in her scientific career?

• Studying marine mammals

• Developing super corals

• Exploring deep-sea ecosystems

• Analyzing ocean currents

What innovative approach did Ruth Gates use in her coral research?

• Mapping ocean floors

• Breeding resilient coral varieties

• Studying whale migration patterns

• Genetic modification of fish

How did Coco the gorilla contribute to our understanding of animal intelligence?

• By solving complex mathematical problems

• By using sign language to communicate

• By painting abstract art

• By mimicking human speech

What unique ability did Coco the gorilla possess?

• Flying

• Sign language communication

• Swimming

• Telepathy