Quiz for:
Planets, Plagues, and the Power of Science with Professors Brian Schmidt and Peter Doherty

Question 1

Which indigenous peoples were honored at the start of the lecture?

Question 2

What personal story did Brian Schmidt share about receiving his Nobel Prize?

Question 3

Whose 10th anniversary of winning a Nobel Prize was celebrated at the event?

Question 4

What role does Twitter play in science communication according to the lecture?

Question 5

What are the proposed future goals for the scientific community as discussed in the lecture?

Question 6

What critical global challenges does science help address according to the lecture?

Question 7

What is highlighted as an urgent need concerning climate change?

Question 8

Why is public trust in science crucial for effective implementation of scientific knowledge?

Question 9

In which year did Peter Doherty win his Nobel Prize and for what work?

Question 10

What is emphasized as a critical measure in managing the COVID-19 pandemic?

Question 11

For what discovery did Brian Schmidt earn his Nobel Prize?

Question 12

How did Peter Doherty contribute to public science communication?

Question 13

What significant role does education play according to the lecture?

Question 14

Why does the lecture argue that Australia should take a leadership role in sustainability?

Question 15

What social and security issues are linked to climate change?