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Topics and developments in science and medicine, presented by Futurism.
Time Travel: Science, Possibility, and Paradoxes
Since the dawn of civilization, humans have been fascinated by the idea of time travel. From ancient myths to modern-day science fiction, the dream of stepping into a machine and journeying into the past or future has captured our imagination. But could time travel ever become a reality? Or is it destined to remain within the pages of novels and the frames of blockbuster movies?
By Ahmet Kıvanç Demirkıran11 months ago in Futurism
"The Rise of Digital Nomads: . AI-Generated.
Byline: From Silk Road traders to Wi-Fi wanderers—how nomadic instincts are rewriting work, community, and belonging. Prologue: The Laptop Caravan In 2023, a record 35 million people identified as “digital nomads,” working remotely from Bali cafés, Lisbon co-living spaces, and Moroccan riads. Armed with laptops and wanderlust, they chase sunsets and bandwidth. But this tribe isn’t new—they’re the latest iteration of a 10,000-year-old human impulse to roam.
By Pure Crown11 months ago in Futurism
From Hieroglyphs to Emojis:
Byline: How symbols, from ancient carvings to digital icons, have shaped—and sometimes shattered—human bonds. Prologue: The First “LOL” In 1999, Japanese designer Shigetaka Kurita created 176 pixelated icons to help users communicate on a clunky mobile internet platform. Among them: a heart, a musical note, and a tiny pile of poop. These were the first emojis. Fast-forward to 2024: Over 3,600 emojis exist, and 92% of online users deploy them daily. But Kurita’s innovation wasn’t new—it was a digital revival of humanity’s oldest instinct: to compress meaning into symbols.
By Pure Crown11 months ago in Futurism
the Immortal Jellyfish: . AI-Generated.
Byline: How Turritopsis dohrnii defies mortality—and what its secrets mean for humanity’s quest to conquer time. Prologue: The Benjamin Button of the Deep In the Mediterranean Sea, a translucent, coin-sized jellyfish pulses through the water, its tentacles trailing like lace. When injured, stressed, or simply old, it defies biology: its cells rewind, its body shrinks, and it transforms back into a polyp—a juvenile stage—to begin life anew. This is Turritopsis dohrnii, the “immortal jellyfish,” nature’s answer to the fountain of youth.
By Pure Crown11 months ago in Futurism
A Planet Larger Than Jupiter with the Density of Cotton Candy
Incredible Discovery: A Planet Larger Than Jupiter with the Density of Cotton Candy The discovery of exoplanet WASP-193b has challenged existing theories of planetary formation. This gas giant, approximately 50% larger than Jupiter yet possessing a density 25 times lower, exhibits characteristics akin to the lightness of cotton candy. Located about 1,200 light-years from Earth, WASP-193b's unique properties provide insights into the diversity of planetary systems and the complexities of planet formation. This article explores its discovery, physical and orbital characteristics, theoretical challenges, and future research directions.
By JONATAN DAVID VEGA11 months ago in Futurism
Parallel Universes: Is There Another You in a Different Reality?
Imagine waking up tomorrow in a world almost identical to yours, except for one small detail—perhaps the color of your car is different, or you chose a different career path, or maybe, in that universe, you never met the people who define your life today. The idea that multiple realities exist, branching off into infinite possibilities, is one of the most fascinating concepts in both science and fiction.
By Ahmet Kıvanç Demirkıran11 months ago in Futurism
Did you know? What Canadian Doctors did to get vision to a Blind woman.
This is Interesting story of blind woman named Gail Lane, who lost her vision a decade ago, She underwent the first stage of this extraordinary surgery at Mount Saint Joseph Hospital in Vancouver in late February.
By Nav k Aidan11 months ago in Futurism
NASA Has Made Its Decision Here Is the Most Realistic Sci-Fi Movie to Represent the Future
NASA Has Made Its Decision Here Is the Most Realistic Sci-Fi Movie to Represent the Future In 2011 NASA compiled a list of the most scientifically accurate science fiction films ever made. Among them Gattaca (1997) stood out as the most realistic portrayal of the future. More than a decade later its vision of a society dominated by genetic engineering remains hauntingly relevant. Science fiction has long been a genre that oscillates between pure fantasy and insightful predictions about the future. While some films rely heavily on visual spectacle and improbable scenarios others manage to balance scientific accuracy with compelling narratives. Recognizing this NASA brought together experts from its Jet Propulsion Laboratory to evaluate science fiction films based on their scientific plausibility. The results placed Gattaca at the top followed by Contact (1997) and Metropolis (1927). Meanwhile blockbusters like Armageddon (1998) and 2012 (2009) were dismissed as scientifically inaccurate. What sets Gattaca apart from other science fiction films is its eerily plausible vision of a world where genetic engineering dictates social hierarchy. Directed by Andrew Niccol the film presents a future in which children are no longer conceived naturally but designed in laboratories. Parents select desirable traits for their offspring ensuring that they are free from hereditary diseases and genetic imperfections. Those who are born naturally without genetic enhancements are considered inferior and are systematically denied opportunities. This dystopian world is not ruled by artificial intelligence or extraterrestrial forces but by the very science that humanity is actively developing today.
By Adnan Rasheed11 months ago in Futurism
The Forgotten Genius of Ada Lovelace:
Byline: The 19th-century visionary who saw beauty in numbers and machines in metaphors. Prologue: A Mind Between Two Worlds In 1833, a 17-year-old girl named Ada Byron attended a London salon where guests marveled at a clanking brass contraption: Charles Babbage’s Difference Engine, a mechanical calculator. While others saw gears and numbers, Ada saw something else entirely—a “thinking machine” that could compose music, paint art, and perhaps even dream.
By Pure Crown11 months ago in Futurism
AI Tools for Success: Changing Work, But at What Cost?
Success Tools of AI: Transforming Work, But at What Price? Artificial Intelligence (AI) has transitioned from a science fiction idea to an everyday reality, transforming industries and redefining the way we work. AI-based tools are making operations simpler, more efficient, and are providing businesses with unprecedented insights. From customer service automation to deep data analytics, AI is changing the face of the modern workplace. But while organizations are looking to AI for efficiency, an important question remains—what's the price of this change?
By Malik Fahad11 months ago in Futurism
