The Science Quiz is a weekly feature on the daily Science page, available every day except for Saturdays in the e-paper. This quiz tests readers’ knowledge of various scientific topics and includes a visual question related to historical figures in science.
In the latest Science Quiz, one of the questions asked about the mosquito that transmits malaria, discovered by a British doctor in 1897. Other questions included the country with the highest number of malaria cases in Southeast Asia, the antimalarial drug that mosquitoes have become resistant to, and the country that launched the world’s first malaria vaccine in 2024 as part of their immunization program.
The visual question featured a chemist from 1939 who identified the insecticidal properties of DDT, a groundbreaking discovery that earned him a Nobel Prize. Readers are invited to test their knowledge of science and learn more about significant contributions to the field through this quiz.
The Science Quiz is an excellent way for readers to test their knowledge of science and learn more about important discoveries in various fields. With its engaging questions and visual elements, this quiz is sure to be popular among science enthusiasts and casual readers alike.