Key idea: The natural world possesses its own intrinsic electrical grid composed of a global web of tiny bacteria-generated nanowires in the soil and oceans that “breathe” by exhaling excess electrons Original author and publication…
How thinking about ‘future you’ can build a…
Key point: We should think more about whom we'll be in the future – because doing so has profound consequences for our health, happiness and financial security. Original author and publication date: David Robson -…
Monster black hole spotted ‘giving birth’ to stars
Key point: The Hubble telescope just spotted a 500-light-year-long 'umbilical cord' for baby stars Original author and publication date: Ben Turner - January 20, 2022 Futurizonte Editor's Note: If a black hole can "give birth"…
MIT Predicted Society’s Collapse By 2040, And Humanity…
Summary: In 1972, researchers at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology predicted that the thirst of economic growth coupled with humanity's utter disregard for the environment and society would cause a massive societal collapse by the…
The future of humanity: can we avert disaster?
Summary: Climate change and artificial intelligence pose substantial — and possibly existential — problems for humanity to solve. Can we? Original author and publication date: Adam Frank - June 24, 2021 Futurizonte Editor's Note: is…
‘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:…
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…
A planet without apes? New research highlights danger…
Summary: Globally, great ape populations and their habitats have drastically declined in recent history. New analysis published today (June 7) reveals that if the pressures on their habitat remain unchecked, Original author and publication date: Lou Corpuz-Bosshart…
New Study Has Scientists Re-Evaluating Relative Brain Size…
Summary: A new study reveals reveals "150 million years of surprising variations" of brain sizes and intelligence Original author and publication date: Stony Brook University - April 26, 2021 Futurizonte Editor's Note: It seems we…