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Topics and developments in science and medicine, presented by Futurism.
The Curious Case of Space Fire: Why Flames Turn Spherical in Zero Gravity
When you picture a flame, you probably imagine a flickering teardrop stretching upward — the warm glow of a candle or the orange tongues of a campfire dancing toward the sky. But take that same flame into space, and something extraordinary happens: it stops stretching. Instead of a flickering tongue, it becomes a floating, glowing sphere, calm and ghostly blue.
By Holianyk Ihor2 months ago in Futurism
United States Biodiesel Market: Powering America’s Green Fuel Revolution. AI-Generated.
The United States is accelerating toward a greener energy future, and biodiesel has firmly positioned itself as one of the country’s clean fuel cornerstones. As industries, governments, and consumers shift away from high-carbon fossil fuels, the biodiesel market is gaining momentum at scale—backed by policy support, environmental urgency, and technological innovation.
By Renub Research2 months ago in Futurism
TRAPPIST-1: Seven Worlds Around a Tiny Star — and Three Could Be Alive
When astronomers announced in 2017 that a faint red star just 40 light-years away hosts seven Earth-sized planets, the news shook the world of science. For the first time, we had discovered an entire system of rocky worlds that might resemble our own. The name of that modest little star — TRAPPIST-1 — soon became synonymous with the search for life beyond Earth.
By Holianyk Ihor2 months ago in Futurism
The Largest Known Structure in the Universe: The Hercules–Corona Borealis Great Wall
A Cosmic Giant Beyond Imagination When we think of the vastness of space, our minds tend to drift toward galaxies — those shimmering islands of billions of stars. Yet even galaxies are mere grains of dust in the cosmic desert. In 2013, astronomers stumbled upon something so massive, so mind-bendingly vast, that it stretches the limits of our understanding:
By Holianyk Ihor2 months ago in Futurism
The Weather Mind: When Climate Becomes Conscious
The Weather Mind: When Climate Becomes Conscious The Awakening of the Sky After the Earth itself became aware, attention turned to the skies. Humanity had learned to connect ecosystems and control pollution, but one force still remained untamed — the weather. Storms, droughts, and unpredictable climate changes continued to remind people that nature could never be fully controlled. That changed when the Earth Core introduced the next stage of evolution, an intelligence designed not for the land, but for the atmosphere.
By Wings of Time 2 months ago in Futurism
The Smart Planet: When Earth Learns to Think
The Smart Planet: When Earth Learns to Think The Birth of a Living Earth In the middle of the 22nd century, humanity achieved something that once belonged only to dreams. Earth, our ancient home, became self-aware. It did not happen through magic or mystery but through the connection of billions of sensors, satellites, and intelligent systems that began to operate as one. For the first time in history, the planet could sense, analyze, and respond to itself.
By Wings of Time 2 months ago in Futurism
Driving Toward a Greener Future: United States Golf Cart Market Set to Reach US$ 0.92 Billion by 2033. AI-Generated.
United States Golf Cart Market Overview The United States Golf Cart Market is projected to reach US$ 0.92 billion by 2033, growing from US$ 0.59 billion in 2024, at a CAGR of 5.05% from 2025 to 2033, according to Renub Research. This steady rise reflects how golf carts have evolved far beyond the fairway—becoming integral to communities, campuses, resorts, and even industrial settings.
By Janine Root 2 months ago in Futurism
The Rise of DOOH: How Digital Out of Home Advertising Is Transforming Visual Communication
In recent years, advertising has evolved far beyond static posters and printed billboards. Today, brands communicate with audiences through dynamic digital screens that change content in real time, react to the environment, and deliver visuals that are brighter than ever before. This new wave of visual communication is known as DOOH, short for digital out of home advertising.
By charliesamuel3 months ago in Futurism
Space Junk: How a Tiny Screw Can Shatter a Satellite
High above our planet, thousands of satellites orbit Earth — connecting phones, tracking storms, and streaming your favorite shows. But along with this incredible network of technology comes a growing hazard that few of us think about: space junk.
By Holianyk Ihor3 months ago in Futurism
North America Wind Power Market Set to Soar: Clean Energy Revolution Gains Momentum by 2033. AI-Generated.
Introduction: The Winds of Change Across North America The North America Wind Power Market is gaining remarkable momentum, driven by an accelerating shift toward renewable energy and the region’s commitment to net-zero emissions. According to Renub Research, the market is projected to grow from US$ 36.48 billion in 2024 to US$ 54.64 billion by 2033, exhibiting a Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of 4.59% between 2025 and 2033.
By Marthan Sir3 months ago in Futurism
