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2026 Current Events Trivia

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What new space telescope is China expected to launch in 2026?

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On February 24, 2026, what observatory in Chile detected 800,000 cosmic changes in a single night with its near-real-time alert system?

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The European Space Agency's Hera spacecraft is scheduled to arrive at what binary asteroid system in November 2026?

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Construction of what NASA flagship space telescope, designed to map billions of galaxies, was completed in December 2025?

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Scientists in March 2026 reported the potential discovery of a brand-new mineral, ferric hydroxysulfate, found in ancient sulfate deposits on what planet?

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Images from NASA's DART mission, analyzed in March 2026, provided the first direct visual proof of what phenomenon occurring between asteroids?

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Archaeologists in March 2026 identified a large, man-made belt of stones, believed to be an ancient whale trap, discovered underwater off the coast of what European country?

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What film, based on Colleen Hoover's novel, was released in March 2026?

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What Maggie Gyllenhaal-directed film, a reimagining inspired by 1935's 'Bride of Frankenstein,' was released in March 2026?

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What highly anticipated third film in a science fiction saga is scheduled for release in December 2026?

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What new Marvel film, part of the Avengers series, is scheduled for release in December 2026?

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What three countries will co-host the FIFA World Cup in June and July 2026?

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What major cultural landmark in Barcelona is commemorating the centenary of Antoni Gaudí's death in 2026 with the completion of its tallest tower?

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New James Webb Space Telescope observations reveal the three-dimensional structure of what planet's upper atmosphere?

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What actress from "Ghostbusters" and "Charles in Charge" died in March 2026 at age 65?