Were these Star Trek terms taken from science or made up for the show?
Are they science fiction or science fact?
Star Trek has had a profound affect not just on science fiction but on real science as well. The original series inspired a generation of people to become scientists and inventors. Even certain elements of the series have now become reality.
Part of Gene Roddenberry’s genius was weaving real scientific theories and terms with fictional technologies. This combination makes the world of the show feel real but also fun and interesting.
Can you guess which of the following terms are taken from science and which were completely made up just for the show?
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Event horizon
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Stardate
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Antimatter
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Holodeck
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Pon farr
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Iridium
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Dilithium
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Ion propulsion
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Delta rays
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Xenopolycythemia
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Baryon
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Scalosian water
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Protoplasm
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Tetralubisol
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Gravimetric
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Tachyon
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Quadrotriticale
Were these Star Trek terms taken from science or made up for the show?
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Great job!
Missed #5 and #16.
I claim 16 out of 17.
If I write of something that never occurred, it's called fiction.
This ". . .a hypothetical particle that can travel faster than light. The term is used by scientists but no such particle is known to actually exist." qualifies as fiction.
IRIDIUM FLARE.
You cannot have it, both ways. No matter who is using what.
2. How can stardate not be a real word.