In the Year 2525 Trivia Quiz

Answer: He transplanted a monkey's head.

The monkey was able to see, hear and feel, but was alive only due to life support - dying about nine days after the operation from rejection syndrome. Dr. White concluded it would be decades before doctors would even have hope of fully restoring the brain's control of the body. He continued his research until his death in 2010.

Answer: in-vitro fertilization

In-vitro ("in glass") fertilization consists of removing eggs from the ovaries and fertilizing them in a liquid simulating normal conditions. After approximately one week, the zygote (or fertilized egg) is implanted in the uterus to then develop normally. Controversial procedures still sometimes occur, such as that of "Octomom", where a former doctor implanted 12 embryos at once, leading to the birth of octuplets in 2009.

Answer: Exoskeleton

In general, these suits enable the wearer to lift and move in ways that seem super-human. Very little modification needs to be done for use with paralyzed legs, and semi-automated prototypes for paralyzed arms are currently being developed. The system works by transferring weight from the body to the exoskeleton itself, allowing people to carry more and work longer with less strain. For paralyzed people, the limbs of the exoskeleton are strong enough that a person can smoothly stand and walk around with very minimal effort.

Answer: hacking the devices

Aside from various technical problems, a major concern is what the implications of hacking a brain-controlled device would be. Until that possibility is eliminated, any such technology would need to be isolated from other networks, making widespread use very difficult.

While there are currently methods available to secure the headbands, researchers opted for a more cautious development since it is unknown how such a device could be misused, or what the results could be.

Answer: University of Texas at Austin

Invisibility cloaks have been science fact since 2006, and new methods and improvements have been made ever since. A true invisibility cloak is still a long time coming however. Each prototype has only been successful in making objects invisible in certain wavelengths of light, and visible light has been the hardest to conquer, making some people wonder if it can actually be done.

Answer: False

They grew mouse skin. Using stem cells from the gums of the mice, scientists were able to grow skin that is elastic, can sweat, grow hair, and heal itself normally. While the same technique could potentially be used for human skin, the higher complexity of humans mean an estimated ten years before it would be ready to be attempted for humans.

Answer: False

The truth is it mimics the effects of alcohol, such as relaxation, talkativeness, lower inhibitions, memory loss, and sleepiness. In such a state, a person can be vulnerable to suggestion, meaning ideas and memories can be created by an interrogator. In other words, the interrogator will hear what he wants to hear and not necessarily the truth.

Answer: by typing on a specially designed keyboard

Until about 2005, Stephen Hawking was able to move the tips of a few fingers. He basically used a small ball that works like a laptop mouse, enabling him to slowly type what he wants to say. The computer then speaks, working in much the same way as mobile devices do today.

When he lost the ability to move his hands, the system was adapted to respond to a muscle in his cheek.

Answer: thawing triggers cell death

It has been discovered that the process of freezing and thawing cells damages the mitochondria, causing them to trigger cell death upon revival. So far, several methods to prevent cell death have been used, but not actually tested. A second problem is that cryopreservation is useless if no cures are found for the disease which caused death in the first place.

While this itself depends on the person's viewpoint, the fact cryonics is extremely expensive and does nothing in and of itself to lengthen a person's life definitely needs to be considered.

Answer: human stem cells

Hwang Woo-suk shocked the world with his claim, but was quickly found to have lied and falsified his data and reports. Several years later, he was convicted of embezzlement and illegally buying human egg cells during his "research".