🔬 Science Trivia

Biology, chemistry, physics and space — put your science smarts to the test.

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The acronym "RIP" stands for which of these?

About science trivia

Science trivia ranges from everyday "why does that happen" facts to deep-space and periodic-table questions. This quiz mixes biology, chemistry, physics, astronomy and the human body, so you get a fair spread whether your strength is the lab or the night sky.

This free science trivia quiz draws from 62+ science questions and shuffles a fresh set every play, so you can keep going for new questions — no signup, no download. Want a new challenge daily? Try Daily Trivia, or gather the group for live Team Trivia.

What this quiz covers

Biology and the human body
Chemistry and the periodic table
Physics and famous experiments
Astronomy and space exploration
Inventions and the scientists behind them

Science trivia: did you know?

Honey never spoils — sealed jars found in ancient Egyptian tombs were still edible thousands of years later.
Octopuses have three hearts, and two of them stop beating when the animal swims.
A teaspoon of neutron-star material would weigh about six billion tons on Earth.

Tips to improve your score

Units and "firsts" come up often (first element, first person in space, SI units). Knowing the landmark discoveries and who made them clears a surprising number of questions.

Frequently asked questions

Is Science Trivia free?

Yes — it’s completely free, with no signup or download. Just press play and answer.

How many science questions are there?

There are 62+ science trivia questions, and each quiz gives you a fresh shuffled set — play again any time for new questions.

Can I play with my team or friends?

This is a quick solo quiz, but for groups try Team Trivia — a live multiplayer trivia game where everyone joins from their own device.