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Exploring the future of science today, while looking back on the achievements from yesterday. Science fiction is science future.

A Powerful "Borg" DNA makes Methane-eating Bacteria Stranger than ever
If you think carbon dioxide is the most powerful greenhouse gas, think again. When it comes to heating the Earth, methane is 80 times more effective than CO2 and is responsible for 30% of the total global warming our planet experiences. This is why bacteria that consume methane and reduce their concentration in our environment are of great importance, as they help us fight climate change.
By Venu4 years ago in Futurism
Why the Driverless Car isn't coming to a road near you anytime soon
Smart cars can do a lot of things, but they can’t replace drivers just yet and it's not the fault of the self-driving car. I have a pretty smart car. It can read the speed limit. It can do a reverse park without my hands on the wheel. It beeps at me to tell me to look out for obstacles in my way and to guide me when I’m parking and it screams its head off if it thinks I’m about to reverse if another car is anywhere nearby. It even keeps an eye out to make sure I don’t nod off and drift out of my lane by giving the steering wheel a big shudder if I go over the white line or try to change lanes without indicating.
By Catherine Moffat4 years ago in Futurism
Introduction: What are the Benefits of AI & What are the Negative Side Effects?
The benefits of AI include faster processing, improved accuracy, and lower cost. However, there are also negative side effects that need to be considered such as the potential for bias in the data used by artificial intelligence systems or the risk of job loss due to automation.
By Ashok R Singh4 years ago in Futurism
Stanford researchers produce a groundbreaking cancer-fighting compound
In what can be called a major scientific breakthrough, Stanford researchers have discovered a "rapid and sustainable" way to synthetically produce a promising cancer-fighting compound, designated EBC-46, right in the lab, according to a press release published by the institution.
By Venu4 years ago in Futurism
Why the Future of Digital Transformation Lies in Human-Centered Automation
Digital transformation is an ever-present entity in every industry across the globe. Companies and organizations worldwide are continually looking for ways to update their automation processes to keep up with the rest of the world.
By TVS Next4 years ago in Futurism
The Best Strategy for Data Migration
It’s no secret that data is the new oil for firms as it can help you generate strategies that can help beat your rival companies. Experts estimate that by 2025, we will be generating 463 exabytes of data daily.
By Mayur Kale4 years ago in Futurism
Egypt is moving forward with the safe disposal of e-waste
A sharply rising amount of e-waste is generated around the world and the environment risks from it thanks to constant innovation which pushes people to repeatedly invest in new electronics while their used ones rarely end up at recycling centers.
By Enas El Nemr 4 years ago in Futurism
Metaverse NFT Marketplace Development: Is it going to be the next big thing?
In this new dawn of the metaverse virtual world, people are all set to dive into virtual worlds and interact with their peers in the virtual realm. Isn't it evident that all assets worldwide will remain present in the form of Non-Fungible Tokens?
By EDIIIE4 years ago in Futurism
Who is Sergey Brin?
Who is Sergey Brin? Sergey Mikhailovich Brin is an American business magnate, computer scientist, and internet entrepreneur. He co-founded Google with Larry Page. Brin was the president of Google's parent company, Alphabet Inc., until stepping down from the role on December 3, 2019. He and Page remain at Alphabet as co-founders, controlling shareholders, board members, and employees. As of October 2022, Brin is the 8th-richest person in the world, with an estimated net worth of $87.2 billion.
By Abhishek Saini4 years ago in Futurism
The race to save California's rarest butterflies
atience and a steady hand. Hand-rearing butterfly larvae is much like raising children in that respect, explains Ester Chang, the senior wildlife care specialist at San Diego Zoo's Wildlife Alliance.
By Gu Wei Di Qi4 years ago in Futurism
Ordinary people want to make a comeback? The next 10 years are the perfect time
How can we capture the new trends in the next 10 years? Most people think of new industries and technologies such as artificial intelligence, the Internet of Things, sensors, and big data, but most of these resources and opportunities are held by internet giants and high-end talents.
By Isabella4 years ago in Futurism
The new use for abandoned oil rigs
he grey steel girders of Platform Holly rise 235ft (72m) above the waters of the Pacific Ocean, just a couple of miles off the Santa Barbara coast. Above the water, this decommissioned oil rig is dull and lifeless, but the view below the surface is very different. Beneath the waves, colourful fish, crabs, starfish and mussels congregate on the huge steel pylons, which stretch for more than 400ft (120m) to the ocean floor.
By Fra Tusha4 years ago in Futurism