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Health news quiz: Test your knowledge of medical research from 2024
By Nicoletta Lanese published
Newfound cells, ancient DNA, groundbreaking surgeries — test your memory of health discoveries from 2024.

Tech breakthroughs of 2024: Test yourself on this year's biggest highlights
By Keumars Afifi-Sabet published
From Google's AI to quantum computing, how much do you know about the year's biggest breakthroughs in tech?

Case report quiz: What's the diagnosis? Test your knowledge of medical cases from 2024
By Nicoletta Lanese published
Doctors write case reports to call attention to unique, unusual or perplexing medical cases. Do you remember these stand-out cases from 2024?

Robotics breakthroughs in 2024: Test your knowledge of the most exciting advancements in the field
By Keumars Afifi-Sabet published
We've seen countless new innovations in the space of robotics, from humanoid robots to AI-powered machines — but how much do you know about them?

Weirdest animal news of 2024: Quiz yourself on this year's most bizarre animals antics
By Hannah Osborne published
From angry dolphins and snakes taking faking their deaths to the next level, to a frog who had just had enough. Take our quiz on the strangest animal news of 2024.

Everything you need to know about digiscoping
By Gemma Lavender published
Use your digital camera to take photos through a spotting scope, and you can capture up-close images of faraway subjects (without having to break the bank).

Winter solstice 2024: When does winter start?
By Laura Geggel last updated
When does winter start in 2024? Here's the science of the winter solstice, and why its the shortest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere.

Who invented the car? The history of the automobile
By Lauren Cox last updated
Reference Discover the complex history of the automobile, from early self-propelled vehicles to Karl Benz's invention of the first modern car, and explore the key innovators who shaped the cars we drive today.
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