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How to Deal with Rising Sea Levels
Rising sea levels will happen within the next 20 years regardless of whether you believe in climate change or not. A solution to this problem is to build fleets of submarines and tankers designed to harvest the water. We could desalinate it, sending it to dry corners of the world. We have to do something with all that water to prevent it from contributing to rising sea levels. Yes, the scientists give us dire warnings, but have any think tanks sat around while figuring out solutions to this problem?
By Iria Vasquez-Paez7 years ago in Futurism
Bio-Luminescence
Bioluminescence in Bacteria Ever wonder why some bacteria glow? Or what makes them luminesce? Bioluminescence has been of interest for many scientists. Bioluminescence refers to the visible light that is being emitted from an organic organism, created by a catalytic enzyme within the organism. This enzyme is called luciferase, and the substrates that are involved are called luciferins. The bioluminescent process is different from other organisms which is why it is of interest for scientists to study. The structures of luciferase differ between species of bacteria, and it’s difficult to study some structures, as I will talk about later on.
By Christina B7 years ago in Futurism
10 Interesting Documentaries About Space Travel
The universe is full of so many wonders that scientists have explored for many years. With the advancement of technology, they have been able to unlock some of the secrets of our observable universe. From supermassive black holes to other celestial bodies floating around the universe, documentaries about space travel, space exploration, and other mysteries of the universe are sure to be a hit for people who love outer space. You don’t have to be a science fiction aficionado to truly appreciate films like this, though. The information presented in documentaries of this kind provide something that anyone would find absolutely interesting, so long as they are even a little curious about the celestial bodies that exists out beyond the stratosphere.
By James Lizowski7 years ago in Futurism
White Hat
I watched carefully as my opponent tested the waters, taking a couple steps forward. I let him, waiting to see what he would do. I could see him put something together, slowly trying to figure out how I would react. It wasn’t much, but even a slight press forward was something to be wary of.
By Thomas Phelps7 years ago in Futurism
The Multiverse Chronicles
Welcome to the first entry to the Multiverse Chronicles series. My name is Richard Johnston and the idea behind this series is to help writers come up with ideas for any story where they want to explore the possibilities of a reality where an infinite amount of universes exist. It has been done and over done many times, but this is my personal take on the idea. Please feel free to use any of these ideas to help you write your stories, and if you do, please let me know so I can read them.
By Richard Johnston7 years ago in Futurism
Friends and Enemies: December 2018's New Moon in Sagittarius
The New Moon will occur on December 7, 2018 at 15’07 degrees Sagittarius. New Moons are a time for fresh starts and new beginnings. If you were looking to make a radical change in your life, or even just a tiny change, now is the time, as New Moons represent the beginning of the lunar cycle when the Moon is conjunct the Sun and invisible to the human eye.
By Kaitlyn Maura7 years ago in Futurism
Don't Kiss Me (Ch. 4)
A 17-year-old, Raven Fields, never being kissed before is a bit abnormal nowadays. Though in Raven's case, he's never been normal and he knows it because of his succubus mother. With a human father, he has a chance to be normal as well, but if he ever exchanged fluids with another before his body matured, his whole world would change. Growing up knowing he could never feed, even by mistake, takes a tole on a once so bright young lad.
By S.M. TOZER7 years ago in Futurism
Arctic Circle and Space
Venture far enough north in the freezing climate of Norway, Finland and Sweden and you may be a little surprised to come across satellites and facilities located in the middle of nowhere. Stumbling upon this would arise suspicion for most. Who could blame them? I for sure, would be skeptical with the arrangement.
By Steven Altman7 years ago in Futurism
10 Utopian Sci-Fi Novels to Read When You Need a Break From Dystopian Books
The rapid increase of dystopian literature is a byproduct of a general cultural anxiety about what the future holds. With the Earth's failing environment and a myriad of social and political issues that have gone unresolved for centuries, it's hard to think of the future and imagine anything but a dystopia. Despite that, many authors still imagine a more positive outcome for society. While there are a lot of famous utopias in sci-fi movies, the world of literature has plenty of ideas to offer as well.
By Leigh Victoria Fisher7 years ago in Futurism
The 2019 Sci-Fi We've Been Waiting For
I've said it before and I'll say it again: we need more science fiction! There's far from enough good sci-fi content available. Books, films, TV shows, video games—regardless of the media format, we need more! And not just filler or so-so content—we want a well laid out, intriguing story that's compelling!
By Amanda Rose7 years ago in Futurism
