KEY IDEA: A recent preprint by Bhavesh Jaiswal of the Indian Institute of Science suggests that, in fact, we could see cities a mere fraction of that size, using a feature of light known as specular reflection.…
Is Space Tourism the Future of the Travel…
Summary:: The new London-based travel agency RocketBreaks aims to be the go-to resource for those seeking the luxury and adventure of commercial space tourism. Original author and publication date: Thomas Kissel - June 24, 2021…
A Newly-Discovered (Almost) Dwarf Planet Will Come Surprisingly…
Summary: Researchers recently found an object almost the size of a dwarf planet that is inbound to the inner solar system, with an estimated orbital period of over 2 million years Original author and publication…
The Augmented, Virtual, Human-Machine Future of Surgery Is…
Summary: Advancements in XR technologies are rapidly integrating into the operating room. Original author and publication date: Jesse Damiani - June 26, 2021 Futurizonte Editor's Note: Virtual reality and augmented reality are now part of…
‘Worst is yet to come’: Disastrous future ahead…
Summary: The report, which is scheduled for official release next year, is the most comprehensive rundown to date of the impacts of climate change on our planet and our species. Original author and publication date:…
From Fragile to Agile: The Future of Learning…
Summary: The notion of “business as usual” has become a thing of the past. Original author and publication date: Kip Kelly - June 4, 2021 Futurizonte Editor's Note: It is true: business as usual is…
New discoveries of rare superconductors may be essential…
Summary: Research led by the University of Kent and the STFC Rutherford Appleton Laboratory has discovered a new and rare topological superconductor, LaPt3P. This discovery can be very important for the future operation of quantum…
An Enlightened Future with Artificial Intelligence
Summary: The decisions that we make now and in the near future will set the tone for the rest of the decade including how artificial intelligence (AI) may develop and how we will use it.…
The Earth has a pulse — a 27.5-million-year…
Summary: Analysis of 260 million years of major geological events finds recurring clusters 27.5 million years apart Original author and publication date: New York University - June 18, 2021 Futurizonte Editor's Note: Earth (Gaia) is…