Question 1

What viral doomsday scenario, penned by European AI researchers, uses a fictional narrative to warn about Europe losing technological sovereignty in the AI boom?

Accepted Answer

Europe 2031

Question 2

The European Space Agency's (ESA) 2014 short film 'Ambition' was an advertisement for which upcoming mission?

Accepted Answer

A mission to catch a comet

Question 3

Which European city is becoming a hub for quantum computing, with initiatives like the 'Quantum Valley' aiming to rival Silicon Valley?

Accepted Answer

Europe doesn't have a specific 'Quantum Valley' yet, but several countries are leading research

Question 4

Recent genetic research involving over 500 European patients has focused on diagnosing what type of conditions?

Accepted Answer

Rare neurological disorders and other rare diseases

Question 5

CERN's new cultural season, 'Generation Higgs,' launched in September 2025, is dedicated to which driving force of curiosity and innovation?

Accepted Answer

Youth

Question 6

Which European country's capital city is built on top of the ruins of Roman Serdica, where an undiscovered amphitheater was unearthed during hotel construction?

Accepted Answer

Bulgaria (Sofia)

Question 7

The European Medicines Agency (EMA) reported a strong performance in 2025, recommending how many medicines for approval, including many for cancer and rare diseases?

Accepted Answer

104

Question 8

A viral doomsday scenario called 'Europe 2031' highlights a fictional future where Europe faces a critical challenge related to which technological sector, potentially losing control to the US?

Accepted Answer

Artificial Intelligence (AI)

Question 9

Recent archaeological discoveries in Romania at Româneşti offer insights into the lifestyle and craftsmanship of which early European inhabitants around 40,000 years ago?

Accepted Answer

Homo sapiens

Question 10

Which European research initiative aims to develop new materials, including those for compound semiconductors, polymers, and perovskites, with a focus on solutions for health, electronics, and energy?

Accepted Answer

European Research Council (ERC) projects

Question 11

The European Space Agency's Euclid telescope, in March 2026, discovered 31 of what type of ancient celestial objects, more than doubling the known number of such ancient objects?

Accepted Answer

Quasars

Question 12

In the context of AI research and development in Europe, which EU program has earmarked €2.1 billion specifically for AI development between 2021 and 2027?

Accepted Answer

Digital Europe program

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