5 Failed Science Experiments That Made Headlines

What is "pathological science"?

• When scientists intentionally deceive others for personal gain.

• When researchers find patterns in experimental data where none actually exist, or focus only on positive results.

• A new method for conducting scientific experiments that is rarely used.

• The study of diseases and their impact on scientific research.

What was the original meaning of the Italian word "canali" used by Giovanni Schiaparelli to describe features on Mars?

• Rivers

• Channels

• Mountains

• Canyons

According to Percival Lowell's hypothesis, what was the purpose of the Martian canals?

• To transport Martian citizens across the planet.

• To bring water from the ice caps down to the equator.

• To create a defense system against potential invaders.

• To generate power for Martian cities.

What did René Blondlot believe he discovered while experimenting with X-rays?

• A new type of light that could illuminate dark rooms.

• A new type of radiation he called N-rays.

• A new element with unique properties.

• A method to bend X-rays using a quartz prism.

What scientific method was used to study polywater's light absorption and reflection?

• Microscopy

• Chromatography

• Spectroscopy

• Titration

What was polywater eventually discovered to be?

• A new type of water

• A complex chemical compound

• Contaminated water

• A type of plastic

What substance did Benveniste dilute in water, claiming the water retained its "memory"?

• Allergens

• Histamine

• Antibodies

• White blood cells

What type of water was used in the initial cold fusion experiments?

• Distilled water

• Saltwater

• Heavy water

• Tap water