Why should we care about science

Question 1

Who is Calvin Coolidge Jr.

Answer 1

In 1924, he was playing tenis barefoot outside, got a blister, got sepsis, and died a week later at the age of 16.

Question 2

Who is Franklin Delano Roosevelt jr.

Answer 2

He got sick with a throat infection, but went to Germany for an experiment. This experiment worked well and quickly lives were changed in North America

Question 3

What is Prontocil Red

Answer 3

The first antibiotic which was discovered in 1932 by Domagk. Sye molecules would attach themselfs to certain bacterias. making them easier for the body to identify, and kill.

Question 4

What are some challenges with antibiotics today?

Answer 4

Antibiotics tend to be used too freely, too often, and too carelessly
Emergence of antibiotic-resistant strains of bacteria

Question 5

What are some of the greatest scientific innovations of our time?

Answer 5

The wheel
Anesthesia
The printing press
Telescopes
Lenses
Housing (Infrastructure)
Computers
X-Ray
Electricity
Paper