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The Reveal: Part 3 of What Happens In Space
Commander Jones sat still. His eyes were focused on the screen in front of him. Nobody was claiming to have a mission with a missing astronaut. He wondered how that was possible. The person in their med-bay was real. He had to have come from one of the other stations, or there was a failed orbiter somewhere. There wasn't another way for him to exist out there.
By Jason Morton5 months ago in Futurism
Tools That Empower and Tools That Numb
A tool is never neutral in its effect, even when it may be neutral in its design. What a tool does to a person depends not only on what it enables, but also on what it quietly replaces. A hammer extends the hand. A calculator extends memory. A map extends orientation. Each tool amplifies a capacity, but each one also changes the relationship between effort and outcome.
By Peter Thwing - Host of the FST Podcast5 months ago in Futurism
UFOs; New Revelations about Aliens
For decades, the topic of UFOs lived mostly inside science fiction movies, conspiracy theories, and late night radio discussions. Many people laughed at the idea of alien life visiting Earth, while others strongly believed governments were hiding secrets from the public. But in recent years, the conversation has changed dramatically. Suddenly, military videos, official reports, and public hearings started appearing in front of the world. What was once considered fantasy began entering serious political and scientific discussions.
By Keramatullah Wardak5 months ago in Futurism
The Nimitz UFO Incident and the Navy Sailors Who Witnessed the Mysterious “Tic Tac” Craft
A UFO Encounter That Still Puzzles the World In November 2004, a group of U.S. Navy personnel serving aboard the aircraft carrier strike group led by the USS Nimitz witnessed one of the most mysterious aerial incidents in modern military history. The event occurred roughly one hundred miles off the coast of Southern California during routine naval exercises. What began as strange radar anomalies soon developed into a series of encounters involving Navy radar operators, fighter pilots, aviation technicians, and crew members who all observed or recorded an unidentified object later described as a glowing white “Tic Tac”-shaped craft.
By History Seeker5 months ago in Futurism
On its 36th anniversary, Hubble records the Trifid Nebula's growing star birth.
The Trifid Nebula, a star-forming region roughly 5,000 light-years from Earth, was recently photographed up close by Hubble. The view seems to be moving, as though the gas and dust are changing in front of your eyes.
By Francis Dami5 months ago in Futurism
Awakening: Part 2 of What Happens In Space
Commander Jones and Major Heder took their mystery guest to the medical station. Major Heder began checking him over as the commander went back to the pod. As he stood there, looking over the pod's condition, the commander felt a curious sense of dread. Something about the appearance of the pod, the markings on its outer hull, and the pilot’s comatose state set off his spidey senses.
By Jason Morton5 months ago in Futurism
On Mars, the Curiosity rover discovers the components of life.
Mars has always appeared to be a harsh, dead planet. Radiation strikes the surface with no defence, and dust storms rush across it. That image is now beginning to change. On Mars, researchers have discovered seven new carbon-based chemical compounds.
By Francis Dami5 months ago in Futurism
A Star Wars Tale Chapter 1
Jedi Kael Vameris kissed Senator Olara in the shadows of the Jedi Temple. He had been sent on a recent mission to protect her while she negotiated with other Republic worlds over relief funds for planets caught in the crossfire between the Republic and the Separatists. They had been seeing each other secretly for some months.
By Gray Beard Nerd5 months ago in Futurism
The True Color of the Moon: What the Human Eye Sees vs What Cameras Capture
The Moon is one of the most familiar objects in the night sky, yet its true appearance is widely misunderstood. Many people assume it is bright white, sometimes bluish, or even golden depending on the night. In reality, the Moon has a far more subtle and scientifically consistent appearance—one that is shaped not only by its surface, but also by Earth’s atmosphere, human vision, and camera technology.
By Holianyk Ihor5 months ago in Futurism
Breaking: What Just Happened Today Could Change Everything in 2026
I wasn’t planning to rewrite my entire 2026 planning doc on a Thursday morning, but here we are. A few hours ago, a notification buzzed across every newsroom, policy circle, and industry Slack channel I monitor. At first glance, it looked like just another diplomatic communiqué—the kind that usually gets a polite nod and a slow news day mention. But the more I read, the clearer it became: this is the kind of development that quietly rewires the whole board. If you’re running a business, building software, creating content, or just trying to understand where the economy is heading, what happened today will almost certainly land on your doorstep no later than January 1, 2026.
By Kamel Saidani5 months ago in Futurism
Proposed "mirrors in the sky" would use reflected sunlight to brighten gloomy nights, causing great indignation.
If a new space project proceeds according to plan, the night sky might no longer be solely the domain of darkness. After sunset, the developers hope to employ sky mirrors to reflect sunlight back onto Earth. The plan puts one of the planet's longest common resources in jeopardy while simultaneously promising more light for cities and energy facilities.
By Francis Dami6 months ago in Futurism
Artemis II Successfully Completes Its Lunar Flyby Mission
The successful completion of Artemis II marks a decisive turning point in modern space exploration. For the first time in more than fifty years, humans have traveled around the Moon and returned safely to Earth—an achievement that signals not just a revival of past ambitions, but the beginning of a sustained human presence beyond low Earth orbit.
By Holianyk Ihor6 months ago in Futurism
