1.

  Oh No, I'm Trapped in a Black Hole    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

Loved by science fiction writers for the possibilities they offer in the exploration of space and even time travel, black holes have long captured the interest of mankind. But what exactly are they?

Average, 10 Qns, skunkee, Dec 30 22

Category: Other Astronomical Bodies

Average
skunkee
Dec 30 22
6990 plays

2.

  Our Eyes    

Multiple Choice

 15 Qns

The human eye is among the most complex and versatile optical instruments- whether natural or human-made- found on Earth. Take this quiz and see what you know about this remarkable photoreceptor organ which most of us are fortunate enough to possess.

Average, 15 Qns, achernar, Dec 02 20

Category: Eyes and Vision

Average
achernar
Dec 02 20
6105 plays

3.

  A Medical Check-Up    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

Use this quiz to check up on your knowledge of medical history.

Average, 10 Qns, FatherSteve, Jul 21 14

Category: History of Medicine

Average
FatherSteve
2052 plays

4.

  Science in Antarctica    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

Over the past several decades, this forbidding continent has become one of the world's most important -- and improbable -- scientific centers. See what you know about the research being done FAR down under!

Average, 10 Qns, CellarDoor, Oct 29 08

Category: Miscellaneous Science

Average
CellarDoor
2652 plays

5.

  Bodily Inflammations    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

If you are playing this quiz, you have most probably had an (-itis) of some kind in the past, but, how is your overall knowledge on 'Bodily Inflammations?' Enjoy!

Average, 10 Qns, jonnowales, Apr 07 22

Category: Diseases

Average
jonnowales
Apr 07 22
10107 plays

6.

  Ayurveda - Traditional Indian Medicine    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

Massage your mind and balance your body with a few questions about the history and practice of Ayurveda.

Average, 10 Qns, stedman, Mar 13 23

Category: Alternative Medicine

Average
stedman
Mar 13 23
876 plays

7.

  So Big!    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

Everybody knows that the blue whale is the biggest animal on the planet, but there are some other organisms that are its rivals for size. Learn about these non-animal organisms that are some of the largest of their kind.

Tough, 10 Qns, adams627, Sep 17 19

Category: Biology

Tough
adams627
Sep 17 19
3183 plays

8.

  The Very Useful Chemistry Quiz    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

The sequel to "The Very Edible Organic Chemistry Quiz" - this quiz is all about the useful chemicals you might find around the house.

Average, 10 Qns, NatalieW, Feb 02 22

Category: Chemistry

Average
NatalieW
Feb 02 22
16236 plays

9.

  A Trip to a Black Hole    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

The idea of black holes was first presented in the 18th century and the theories were further expanded by Albert Einstein in the early 1900s. Follow Steven's trip to a black hole to see how much you know about the theories and speculations.

Tough, 10 Qns, dijonmustard, Mar 17 21

Category: Other Astronomical Bodies

Tough
dijonmustard
Mar 17 21
4536 plays

10.

  Mathematical Terms in Popular Culture    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

Terms from maths can turn up in unexpected places. Here are some from music, movies and the world of books. I'll describe a mathematical term and you choose the right title etc, have fun.

Average, 10 Qns, Mutchisman, Apr 16 20

Category: Math

Average
Mutchisman
Apr 16 20
5394 plays

11.

  You've Got a Lot of Nerve    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

You really do! Neurones ("neurons" in U.S. English) are fascinating and they manage to function at an extremely fast rate. Enjoy this quiz on an interesting part of physiology!

Average, 10 Qns, jonnowales, Jul 29 09

Category: Nervous System and the Senses

Average
jonnowales
2505 plays

12.

  A Short History of Forensic Science    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

Officials charged with keeping law and order often call upon science to help them determine the causes of death, solve crimes, absolve the innocent, and bring perpetrators to justice. Identify these historical instances of forensic science at work.

Easier, 10 Qns, nannywoo, Sep 18 13

Category: History of Science

Easier
nannywoo
2790 plays

13.

  'C' the Elements    

Match Quiz

 10 Qns

If you've seen any of these elements beginning with 'C' then you might have a head start at matching them to the correct description of their name, uses or properties.

Very Easy, 10 Qns, Fifiona81, Nov 10 18

Category: Mixed Elements

Very Easy
Fifiona81
Nov 10 18
777 plays

14.

  A Personal Journey Through Breast Cancer    

Multiple Choice

 15 Qns

Frightening? You bet it is, but with early detection and the right attitude, you can increase your chances in beating cancer!

Easier, 15 Qns, funnytrivianna, Apr 13 13

Category: Cancer

Easier
funnytrivianna
1212 plays

15.

  Sail On, Silver Girl    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

Towards the Management of Getting Older

When Paul Simon wrote "Bridge Over Troubled Water" in 1969, he was asked to write a third verse. The line he wrote, the title of this quiz, was about his soon-to-be wife finding a grey hair in her 20s. This quiz is about the management of getting older.

Easier, 10 Qns, 1nn1, Nov 01 23

Category: Health Issues

Easier
1nn1
Nov 01 23
897 plays

16.

  Basic Medical Terminology - N    

Match Quiz

 10 Qns

Match the following medical words, word parts or abbreviations to their meaning.

Very Easy, 10 Qns, MotherGoose, Aug 24 19

Category: Medical Lingo / Abbreviations

Very Easy
MotherGoose
Aug 24 19
1203 plays

17.

  The Land of No Substance    

Photo Quiz

 10 Qns

We've stumbled upon another land which is free of many substances, from the typical to the obscure. If I try to explain the substances, could you name them? If you happen to know a few skeletal compounds, you may find this a bit easier!

Average, 10 Qns, kyleisalive, Feb 02 22

Category: Chemistry

Average
kyleisalive
Feb 02 22
3336 plays

18.

  The Very Colourful Chemistry Quiz    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

Have you ever wondered what makes an orange orange? Or what makes rubies red? Take this quiz and find out!

Tough, 10 Qns, NatalieW, Oct 24 14

Category: Chemistry

Tough
NatalieW
8208 plays

19.

  Nutritional Disorders: Deficiency Diseases    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

Malnutrition is seldom heard of in developed countries, but unfortunately, in third-world countries, it is the cause of a large number of deaths. Take this quiz to see what you know about nutritional deficiency diseases.

Easier, 10 Qns, achernar, Apr 10 23

Category: Metabolic Disorders

Easier
achernar
Apr 10 23
6753 plays

20.

  Forensic Dentistry    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

Criminals can lie through their teeth but their teeth rarely lie! How much do you know about teeth and forensic dentistry?

Average, 10 Qns, MotherGoose, Dec 14 18

Category: Forensic Science

Average
MotherGoose
Dec 14 18
8784 plays

21.

  Toupée or Not Toupée, That is the Question    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

Here is a journey into the world of ... male pattern baldness! Join Aaron as he learns ever more about his condition. It promises to be educational, enlightening and everything except hair-raising.

Average, 10 Qns, glendathecat, Sep 02 15

Category: Diseases of Specific Systems

Average
glendathecat
954 plays

22.

  Medicine in Ancient Rome    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

In Rome and need a doctor? My doctor's surgery is now open. Step inside and see how we did it in the good old days. Oh... did I not mention it's 45 B.C.?

Average, 10 Qns, Tizzabelle, May 23 16

Category: History of Medicine

Average
Tizzabelle
2238 plays

23.

  The Lymphatic System    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

How much do you know about this vital body system? Test your lymphatic knowledge with this quiz!

Average, 10 Qns, Jedi_Padawan, May 18 21

Category: Lymphatic System

Average
Jedi_Padawan
May 18 21
2631 plays

24.

  Survival of the Fittest    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

In response to the Author's Challenge from demurechicky, here's a little quiz in celebration of Darwin's 200th birthday and the theory of evolution. How much do you know about natural selection?

Tough, 10 Qns, crisw, Jan 12 21

Category: Evolution

Tough
crisw
Jan 12 21
2526 plays

25.

  A Phishing Expedition    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

Almost everybody on the Internet has received phishing emails -- attempts by scam artists to get our personal and financial information by pretending to represent banks, retailers, and other legitimate sites. Let's take a look at what's really going on.

Average, 10 Qns, CellarDoor, Jun 04 21

Category: The Internet

Average
CellarDoor
Jun 04 21
1140 plays

26.

  Medical Terminology for Malingerers 2    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

The further medical misadventures of the master malingerer, Bruce Bludger (by request).

Tough, 10 Qns, MotherGoose, Oct 08 17

Category: Medical Lingo / Abbreviations

Tough
MotherGoose
Oct 08 17
13878 plays

27.

  Not What I Had in Mind    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

Science and creative imagination have sometimes birthed brilliant ideas and inventions. Occasionally these marvels are "accidents" leaving the inventor thinking, "Not What I Had in Mind."

Easier, 10 Qns, coachpauly, Dec 14 18

Category: General Technology

Easier
coachpauly
Dec 14 18
3201 plays

28.

  Basic Forensic Science 1    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

Judging by the popularity of forensic detective programs and books, society has a fascination with death and crime. I took some university courses in forensics for interest, not for employment. This quiz is based on what I learned in those courses.

Difficult, 10 Qns, MotherGoose, Jul 25 20

Category: Forensic Science

Difficult
MotherGoose
Jul 25 20
23550 plays

29.

  Get to Know Your Pancreas    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

The pancreas is a glandular organ situated in the abdominal region of the human body. It is critical to sustain life as it carries out many functions to keep characteristics of the human body in balance. Enjoy!

Tough, 10 Qns, jonnowales, Feb 14 09

Category: Digestive System and Metabolism

Tough
jonnowales
3564 plays

30.

  From Here to Eternity    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

Take a trip from Earth through the solar system and into the vast universe beyond! See how many sites you recognise!

Average, 10 Qns, alaspooryoric, Jun 15 23

Category: Astronomy

Average
alaspooryoric
Jun 15 23
4554 plays

31.

  This is Your Brain on Caffeine    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

I love a cup of coffee in the morning, but let's take a closer look at what goes on inside the brain as the caffeine starts to kick in.

Easier, 10 Qns, emiloony, Sep 16 18

Category: Nervous System and the Senses

Easier
emiloony
Sep 16 18
1713 plays

32.

  I Got This    

Match Quiz

 10 Qns

I've had a bad year with illnesses. I got this, that and the other. Can you match my various ailments with the part of my body which was afflicted?

Very Easy, 10 Qns, rossian, Mar 10 17

Category: Diseases

Very Easy
rossian
2439 plays

33.

  Symbiosis in Nature    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

The word "symbiosis" means "the living together in more or less intimate association or close union of two dissimilar organisms". This quiz focuses on "mutualism", i.e. symbiotic relationships where both organisms benefit. Enjoy!

Average, 10 Qns, achernar, Nov 21 15

Category: Ecology

Average
achernar
6894 plays

34.

  Inside a Coal-Fired Power Plant    

Multiple Choice

 15 Qns

The electricity you're using to play this quiz may come from one of the hundreds of coal-fired power plants that together generate more than 40% of the world's electricity. Let's explore what makes it possible to turn on the lights.

Tough, 15 Qns, CellarDoor, Aug 10 10

Category: General Technology

Tough
CellarDoor
1434 plays

35.

  "A"dventures in Physics Vocabulary    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

Physics is an "a"mazing field -- partly because of the "A" terms given here. Test your knowledge of the A Team of Physics!

Average, 10 Qns, CellarDoor, Sep 19 11

Category: Physics

Average
CellarDoor
5865 plays

36.

  Systems of the Human Body    

Photo Quiz

 10 Qns

The human body is an amazingly complex structure, whose functions can be divided into a number of systems. This quiz touches on ten of the main ones.

Easier, 10 Qns, stedman, Oct 25 16

Category: Human Body

Easier
stedman
4164 plays

37.

  Through the Ages: Man's Fight Against Unseen Foes    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

The History of Man is essentially man's need to fight infection. This quiz looks at some of the infections through the ages that threaten the very existence of man.

Average, 10 Qns, 1nn1, Nov 11 16

Category: History of Science

Average
1nn1
2424 plays

38.

  Bond, Covalent Bond    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

Humor in chemistry? You bet! This quiz is for those who enjoy puns and jokes, so here are a few with a chemical flavor. A little chemistry or general science knowledge will help but is not essential. Remember, the focus is on the jokes not the science!

Average, 10 Qns, MikeMaster99, Feb 02 22

Category: Chemistry

Average
MikeMaster99
Feb 02 22
2103 plays

39.

  Identify the Element!    

Photo Quiz

 10 Qns

With pictures and clues, see if you can properly name ten different elements found on the periodic table. Good luck!

Easier, 10 Qns, kyleisalive, Aug 07 23

Category: Mixed Elements

Easier
kyleisalive
Aug 07 23
5940 plays

40.

  Firework Chemistry    

Photo Quiz

 10 Qns

Fireworks are often part of celebrations, especially at New Year. What do you know about the ingredients which go into them to make them so spectacular?

Average, 10 Qns, rossian, Aug 27 23

Category: Chemistry

Average
rossian
Aug 27 23
705 plays

41.

  Anemia Comes In All Sizes    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

Anemia is often categorized by red cell size to assist in identification of the cause. See if you can determine the cause of anemia in the following examples.

Difficult, 10 Qns, uglybird, Nov 18 18

Category: Circulatory and Endocrine Systems

Difficult
uglybird
Nov 18 18
2187 plays

42.

  A Brief History of Particle Physics, Part I    

Multiple Choice

 15 Qns

Particle physicists have had an exciting century! In 1890 the field did not exist; in 2005 we are studying a "zoo" of elementary particles. Test your knowledge of how particle physics developed, up to the introduction of the quark model!

Tough, 15 Qns, CellarDoor, Jun 25 19

Category: History of Science

Tough
CellarDoor
Jun 25 19
3957 plays

43.

  Where Is the Problem?    

Label Quiz

 10 Qns

Where is the problem? It is your task to identify the area of the body that is affected by each of the listed conditions or ailments. Numbers are placed as close to the affected area as possible.

Very Easy, 10 Qns, spanishliz, Aug 27 23

Category: Health and Human Biology

Very Easy
spanishliz
Aug 27 23
2082 plays

44.

  Ring of Fire    

Photo Quiz

 10 Qns

You've undoubtedly heard references to this area, so let's explore some of its geologic features.

Average, 10 Qns, looney_tunes, Jan 19 23

Category: Earth Science

Average
looney_tunes
Jan 19 23
3918 plays

45.

  The Curious Tale of Schrodinger's Cat    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

Schrödinger's cat is the most famous feline in physics. For decades, its plight has shed light on some of the wildest, weirdest aspects of quantum mechanics. Come with me now, to meet the cat and take its measure.

Average, 10 Qns, CellarDoor, Nov 04 09

Category: Quantum and Orbital Mechanics

Average
CellarDoor
8385 plays

46.

  Bad Pickup Lines: Physics Edition    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

Or, "Failed Attempts At Grand Unification." Can you pick out the physicists who may have given each of these corny pickup lines? Good luck.

Average, 10 Qns, adams627, Oct 06 19

Category: Physics

Average
adams627
Oct 06 19
876 plays

47.

  The 1770s in Science    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

The 1770s saw the outbreak of the American Revolution, but the decade was also a time of scientific revolution. I hope you discover something you didn't know about this important scientific era.

Easier, 10 Qns, nannywoo, Jul 17 17

Category: History of Science

Easier
nannywoo
Jul 17 17
900 plays

48.

  Star Wars    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

When stars collide, the results can be spectacular (if not easily detected in everyday experience).

Average, 10 Qns, looney_tunes, Aug 12 15

Category: Astronomical Phenomena

Average
looney_tunes
1557 plays

49.

  The Greek Alphabet in Science, Technology & Maths    

Multiple Choice

 15 Qns

This quiz tests your familiarity with letters from the Greek alphabet that have pervaded almost every field of science, technology and mathematics. You should do fine even if Ancient Greek isn't quite your forte...have fun!

Average, 15 Qns, achernar, Oct 13 22

Category: Miscellaneous Science

Average
achernar
Oct 13 22
12168 plays

50.

  Twenty Questions About Comets    

Multiple Choice

 20 Qns

This is the last in the twenty questions about Solar System objects. Hopefully you have enjoyed them as much as I have enjoyed making them. What do you know about these visitors from the depths of our solar sytem, comets?

Tough, 20 Qns, almach, Feb 26 22

Category: Astronomy

Tough
almach
Feb 26 22
6105 plays