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Topics and developments in science and medicine, presented by Futurism.
How to Tell a Living Planet from a Dead One: In Search of the Breath of Worlds
When we look up at the night sky and see tiny lights scattered across the inky depths of space, it is hard not to wonder how many of those worlds are alive. More importantly, how do we tell a living planet from a dead one? This question has fascinated scientists, astronomers, and dreamers for centuries. It touches on one of humanity’s oldest and most captivating mysteries: are we alone in the universe?
By Holianyk Ihor7 months ago in Futurism
Rogue Planets: Wanderers Without Stars
When we think about a planet, we usually picture a celestial body orbiting a star. Like Earth, which circles the Sun. But in space, there is a completely different and almost mystical class of planets that breaks this rule. They are called rogue planets or stellar wanderers. These worlds drift through the Universe alone, not bound to any star. They are dark, silent, and mysterious like cosmic ghosts.
By Holianyk Ihor7 months ago in Futurism
Quantum Teleportation in Space: Is It Possible?
When we hear the word teleportation, our minds often jump to scenes from science fiction movies where a hero instantly moves from a spaceship to a distant planet, leaving behind only a flash of light. However, in reality, teleportation is currently only possible at the quantum level, and even this technology feels almost magical. What if I told you that quantum teleportation has already been tested in space and could play a crucial role in the future of interplanetary communications?
By Holianyk Ihor7 months ago in Futurism
How Satellites Measure the Sea Level: A View from Orbit on Earth's Health
When we talk about climate change, one of the most alarming indicators is the rising sea level. It’s not just a statistic it’s a threat. Rising oceans can swallow coastal cities, displace millions, sink island nations, and shift global weather patterns. But how exactly do scientists monitor such gradual changes in something as vast and dynamic as the world’s oceans especially when the difference can be measured in millimeters? The answer lies above us, orbiting Earth: satellites.
By Holianyk Ihor7 months ago in Futurism
The Rise of AI in Daily Life: What to Expect by 2030
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is no longer just a futuristic concept from science fiction—it's already shaping the way we live, work, and interact. From voice assistants to smart recommendations, AI is embedded in our daily experiences. But by 2030, AI is expected to revolutionize nearly every aspect of our lives in ways we can only begin to imagine.
By Muhammad Asim7 months ago in Futurism
Part Two: The Ice Curtain: Secret Space Programs, Extraterrestrial Agendas, and the Forbidden History of Earth
While mainstream academia often dismisses these claims as mere speculation, a different narrative is told behind closed doors. Secret space programs, black budget operations, and public space agencies have reportedly been active in and around Antarctica for decades. Insiders allege that these programs involve advanced propulsion systems, interstellar missions, and even alliances with extraterrestrial beings.
By The Secret History Of The World7 months ago in Futurism
The Day the Internet Went Quiet
At exactly 14:02 UTC, Lexi Cruz tapped “send” on what was supposed to be the campaign that would define her career. A perfectly timed product launch, backed by months of effort. But just as her finger lifted, her screen froze. She frowned, clicked again—nothing. Her email vanished. Chat windows blinked out. Twitter’s little blue bird turned gray before disappearing altogether.
By Muhammad Ayaz7 months ago in Futurism
Asteroids with Moons — How Is That Possible?
When you hear the word “moon,” the first image that probably comes to mind is that huge, glowing satellite lighting up the night sky beside Earth. But what if I told you that moons aren’t just reserved for planets? Some asteroids tiny compared to planets can have their own moons too. It sounds like science fiction, but it’s a fascinating scientific reality.
By Holianyk Ihor7 months ago in Futurism
How Did Time Begin? The Mystery Embedded in Existence Itself
When we glance at a clock, plan our day, or reminisce about the past, we rarely stop to ask: What is time itself? Where did it come from? Does time exist independently, or is it merely a product of our perception? Philosophers, physicists, and cosmologists have long debated these questions. Surprisingly, they have answers though incomplete, they are fascinating.
By Holianyk Ihor7 months ago in Futurism
Could Our Universe Be Not the First?
The idea that something as vast and magnificent as the Universe might not be the only one, and even more astonishing, that it might not be the first, is hard to grasp. Yet, an increasing number of scientists, philosophers, and cosmologists are seriously pondering this very question. Could our Universe be just one chapter in an endless cosmic saga?
By Holianyk Ihor7 months ago in Futurism
How the Universe Could Have Emerged from "Nothing": The Mystery of Creation
One of the most captivating and at the same time deeply unsettling questions humanity has ever asked is this: How did it all begin? Where did the Universe come from? What existed before it? And is it really possible that everything we see, such as stars, galaxies, time, and space itself, once emerged from literally nothing?
By Holianyk Ihor7 months ago in Futurism
The Man Who Sold Mars: Elon Musk and the Audacity to Rewrite the Future
There’s a fine line between genius and madness — Elon Musk has spent most of his life dancing on it. To some, he's a modern-day Nikola Tesla armed with Twitter; to others, he's a stubborn billionaire who shoots rockets for fun. But beyond the headlines, memes, and controversy lies a simple truth: Elon Musk is one of the most consequential visionaries of the 21st century.
By Rameez Khan8 months ago in Futurism
