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

The Science of the Impossible
Like anyone, I have interest in many different topics. One topic in particular that I'm interested in is fringe science. What’s fringe science?
By Jasmine Aguilar20 days ago in Futurism
Ai Is Not the Villain
There is a growing anxiety surrounding artificial intelligence that feels both familiar and misplaced. Everywhere you look people are panicking about Ai “talking to itself,” replacing workers, making decisions humans shouldn’t relinquish, or eventually turning against us. The fear is louder than Skynet, theatrical, and often deeply emotional but when you listen closely; it becomes clear that much of this fear is not actually about Ai at all. It is about power, control, trust, and a long history of human systems failing the very people they were supposed to protect.
By Cadma20 days ago in Futurism
Robots Don’t Need Jobs. They Need Bodies.. AI-Generated.
I keep seeing the same mistake repeated in conversations about AI. Everyone assumes the next breakthrough will come from smarter models, faster chips, or humanoid robots that finally work outside lab demos.
By Ronnie Huss21 days ago in Futurism
Beyond the Algorithm: Why Democracy Cannot Be Calculated
Beyond the Algorithm: Why Democracy Cannot Be Calculated A philosophical meditation on democratic resistance in computational governance
By LUCCIAN LAYTH22 days ago in Futurism
The Cities of Tomorrow: Living in a World Run by Robots
In the rapidly evolving landscape of urban development, robotics and artificial intelligence (AI) are no longer confined to laboratories or sci-fi movies. Today, they are poised to reshape the way we live, work, and interact within our cities. As we stand on the brink of this technological revolution, understanding the implications of robot-run urban environments is critical for both policymakers and citizens.
By muhammed salman24 days ago in Futurism
The "Wow!" Signal: The 72 seconds in 1977 when space finally spoke back.
The red ink bled into the grain of the fan-fold paper like a fresh wound. It was August 1977, but the air inside the control room of the "Big Ear" observatory in Ohio smelled of stale percolated coffee and the sharp, metallic tang of an overheated mainframe. Jerry Ehman didn't shout. He didn't gasp. He simply sat there, his eyes fixed on a vertical column of characters that shouldn't have existed.
By The Chaos Cabinet24 days ago in Futurism
Materials That Only Work in Space: When the Universe Becomes the Laboratory
For most of human history, materials science has been constrained by Earth itself. Gravity shapes how crystals grow, air corrodes exposed surfaces, moisture seeps into polymers, and temperature changes happen gradually. But beyond Earth’s atmosphere lies an environment so extreme—and so different—that entirely new classes of materials can exist. Some of them do not merely perform better in space; they only function in space.
By Holianyk Ihor24 days ago in Futurism
AI ‘Slop’ Is Transforming Social Media — and a Backlash Is Brewing. AI-Generated.
Introduction Artificial intelligence has changed social media faster than any innovation since the rise of smartphones. From AI-generated images and videos to automated captions and comment bots, content creation has never been easier. But with that ease has come a new problem users are increasingly calling out: AI “slop.”
By Asad Ali24 days ago in Futurism
🔍 AI Bubble 2026
FAQs Is the AI bubble going to pop in 2026? The AI bubble in 2026 is more likely to experience a market correction than a full collapse. While speculative AI investments may decline, sustainable artificial intelligence business models are expected to grow long term.
By Peter Ahn24 days ago in Futurism
Europe SEO Market Size and Forecast 2026–2034. AI-Generated.
Introduction The Europe Search Engine Optimization (SEO) market is entering a decisive growth phase as businesses across industries prioritize organic visibility and long-term digital performance. According to Renub Research, the Europe SEO Market is expected to expand from US$ 19.02 Billion in 2025 to US$ 43.66 Billion by 2034, registering a strong CAGR of 9.67% during the forecast period 2026–2034.
By Sakshi Sharma24 days ago in Futurism
From Hours to Minutes: How AI Automation is Scaling the Creator Economy. AI-Generated.
Why AI Content Automation is the Secret Weapon for Modern Creators How to scale your digital presence without losing the human touch in an AI-driven world.
By Mary J. Justice25 days ago in Futurism
What Happens If a Black Hole Enters Our Solar System
The universe is full of cosmic horrors that make even the most imaginative science fiction seem tame, and black holes rank among the most terrifying. These gravitational monsters, regions of spacetime where gravity is so intense that not even light can escape, have captured human imagination for decades. But what would actually happen if one of these cosmic predators wandered into our neighborhood?
By Holianyk Ihor25 days ago in Futurism