These inventions deserve not only our attention, but also success on the world stage. After all, these technologies can dramatically change our way of life. The good news is you don't have to wait years for them because they are already here and ready to use!
15. Glowing plants
For a long time, scientists have been looking for cheaper and more efficient methods of artificial lighting. Finally, they succeeded. They managed to create several types of plants that emit light in the dark. Such plants can be used in urban environments to reduce electricity costs. Not to mention that the concrete jungle could use some plants.14. Vertical farms
To ensure that humanity will always be provided with healthy and fresh food, scientists and farmers have teamed up and created an innovative method of farming. It differs from the traditional one in that the plants are grown indoors, with an emphasis on saving space. Thanks to this method, people in cities will be able to grow their own food or buy fresh food in stores at any time of the year.
13. Internet from a balloon
About four billion people in the world still do not have access to the Internet. Large Internet companies regularly come up with new ways to make the Internet accessible in all corners of the Earth. This is how the idea came up to launch balloons into the atmosphere that would “deliver” the Internet to hard-to-reach areas. Such a project will help residents of developing countries become better acquainted with the world around them and find higher-paying jobs.
12. Biotechnology
Biotechnology is a branch of science that seeks to combine technology and living organisms for useful purposes. The beneficial products range from food, including cheese, yogurt and kefir, to medicines and biological sensors. Biotechnology continues to improve and offer new solutions. On this moment In biotechnology, the idea of grain crops that are drought-resistant and contain more vitamins is popular.
11. Virtual reality
Due to the popularity of video games, gaming companies are constantly developing more and more sophisticated ways to provide the player with an unforgettable experience. Their main goal is to make us feel like we are living in the game, and not sitting at home in front of the monitor. To achieve this effect, various companies are releasing a variety of virtual reality immersion products. One of the most interesting options is a mask, which during the game allows you to even feel the aromas of the wild area.
10. Test tube meat
Many people stop eating meat because they don't want to harm animals. To their delight, scientists have come up with a method that allows them to create meat in the laboratory. Not only does it cut down on the resources and energy it takes to raise the animal, the meat is healthier and tastes just like the real thing. Not to mention how much space will be freed up on the planet when animal farms disappear.
9. Exoskeletons
Of course, we are still a long way from the Iron Man suit, but the first steps have already been taken - exoskeletons are no longer an object of fantasy, but a real reality. They return people with spinal injuries the ability to walk and enjoy life to the fullest. Over time, these primitive exoskeletons will only get better - easier to use, more convenient and cheaper.
8. Devices controlled by the power of thought
If you constantly forget where you put your smartphone, you will like this news. Scientists have developed a method that allows you to control devices with the power of thought. This technology was first tested on people who had lost their mobility. It turned out to be so successful that already in 2004 people were playing ping pong with the power of their thoughts. This technology will definitely make our lives easier, not to mention the possibilities it opens up for video games of the future.
7. High-speed transport
The world continues to expand, and more and more often we feel the need to be in two places at the same time. Therefore, humanity is constantly looking for ways to move faster. One of best examples new technologies in this area – Elon Musk’s hyperloop. It promises to be so fast that the six-hour journey from Los Angeles to San Francisco will be covered in thirty minutes. And this is not the only such project in development.
6. Genome change
Because more and more people are being born with genes that complicate their lives and increase their risk of mortality, geneticists have created technologies that make it possible to “cut out” harmful genes, add new ones, and “turn on and off” existing ones. And this is not just a way to make people healthy - this technology can help people who, for example, have always dreamed of being athletes, but lack the necessary genes. Of course, this procedure does not guarantee 100% results, and people will still have to work hard to master the desired skills.
5. Modern desalination
Although people have long learned to produce drinking water using desalination, the old methods are too labor-intensive and not effective enough. Humanity now has a deeper understanding of physics and chemistry, and scientists have created more effective ways water desalination. Now this can be done not only faster and cheaper, but also with additional benefits. Among them are free minerals. Yes, the water is full of them, and desalinated water can become a cheap source of minerals needed for production. Plus, billions of tons of desalinated water can feed the entire planet.
4. Real tricorder
If you're a science fiction fan, you're probably familiar with this device from Star Trek. It was this that the characters in the series used to measure medical indicators. The real version of this device can measure blood pressure, blood oxygen saturation, pulse, temperature, respiration, and also diagnose 12 diseases, including chickenpox and HIV.
3. Drones in agriculture
More and more farmers are asking for help modern technologies. Drones are one of these assistants. Although they look similar to those used in the military and film production, their functionality is very different. Their main task is to take infrared images that allow farmers to determine where seeds are germinating successfully and where problems begin. Some companies are creating agricultural drones that can destroy harmful insects, mold and other things that are unpleasant for the crop.
2. Super materials
With a deeper understanding of chemistry, we have learned to create new, exciting materials. These include graphene, a material that consists of only a single layer of carbon atoms. Thanks to this thickness, it stretches easily, has high thermal conductivity and is 200 times stronger than steel. Graphene can be used to create... anything. Graphene will make armored vehicles, clothing, computers and many other things much better and much more durable.
1. 4D printers
You've probably heard about 3D printers. But you are unlikely to know about the existence of 4D printers. Both perform the same task - printing materials or special objects - but 4D creates objects that can change under external influences. The fact is that living conditions are constantly changing, and what we needed yesterday may no longer be needed in a year. To avoid creating things that only last a short time, researchers have created printers and materials that are amazingly adaptable to all types of environmental changes, damage and other potential hazards.
Technological progress is taking giant strides, and it’s easy to guess that radical changes will occur in the coming decades Everyday life person. We have collected ten technologies that already exist today, which will become trendsetters in technological fashion for the coming decades.
1. Graphene
In the last few years, this particular word has become something of a new “fashion” in science and technology. The thing is that this material has simply limitless possibilities due to its incredible chemical and physical properties. Today, this flexible carbon compound is being used in everything from medicine to the production of super modern batteries.
2. Innovative batteries
If you look at human civilization globally, it becomes clear that it has always depended on just one really important resource - a source of energy. Yesterday there were fires in caves, today there are nuclear reactors, tomorrow humanity will enter the era of super compact, high-capacity batteries. In the last few years, scientists have presented several dozen quite efficient prototypes. The new generation of batteries will be small, safe and can take any shape.
3. Google glass
Sensational a few years ago Google glass are currently in the process of restarting the project. Despite the fact that the brainchild, so long-awaited by many futurists, turned out to be virtually unviable, Google now continues to develop this concept. It is expected that in the next year or two, the glasses will return to the market, for now only in a corporate version.
4. Energy
As noted earlier, humanity throughout its history has been dependent on the “energy issue.” Despite the generality of this term, energy sources are becoming more and more efficient with each passing century. The 21st century, which began rather uncertainly in this regard, seems to still change the approach of civilization to this issue. Gradually, humanity begins to develop “green” energy sources. Nuclear power plants are also growing in importance around the world.
5. Large Hadron Collider
Today, the LHC is perhaps one of the most “steamed” things, but at the same time, one of the least understood. In short, the LHC makes it possible to carry out the most complex physical experiments in the field of synthesizing matter. In 2013, the so-called experiments to search for the “God particle” began. The collider can help scientists better understand the laws of physics, the laws of matter, time, and the very history of our universe. However, some are afraid that sooner or later the LHC will create a huge black hole that will destroy our planet.
6. 3D printing
Three-dimensional printing is a technology that is actively gaining popularity. Perhaps in 100 years they will write about it in history books, just as they write about the invention of agriculture, manufacturing, or industrial revolution. The important thing is that 3D printing is truly capable of revolutionizing the existing production system for literally everything, from toilet paper and furniture to complex equipment, medical implants and entire buildings.
7. GMO
Genetically modified food is perhaps the thing that is the subject of the most heated debate today. On the one hand, with the help of GMOs it would be possible (in the future) to solve the food problem for all earthlings. On the other hand, there is no guarantee that because of GMOs, our children will not grow a third arm. The worst thing is that the results of the experiments cannot convincingly prove either the safety or danger of GMOs for humans. And not to mention the fact that these “results” look much more like corporate wars than science.
8. Biometrics
Biometrics is the new word in security. This technology has been actively used in the last few years and is constantly evolving. It is possible that in the future, absolutely all personal, corporate and private security will be based on removing automated systems human biometric data.
9.iWatch
Much can be blamed Apple company, however, it’s definitely not that they don’t make progress. Despite all the “buts,” today this company is one of those that most strongly influences scientific and technological progress and, moreover, is actively involved in introducing new developments into human life.
10. Brain Interface
Telepaths and psychics, of course, do not exist, but this does not mean that human thought does not have power, physical strength. Over the past five years, scientists from several laboratories have presented their models of brain-computer interfaces, allowing a person to literally control a computer and other devices with the power of thought (using electrical impulses from the brain).
For lovers of gadgets and innovative technologies, we have collected more.
Payment systems with facial recognition: already widely used
Facial recognition systems are used in many countries to search for criminals, control access to sensitive facilities, and in some countries to confirm payments in online banking. Since 2014, the Chinese company Alibaba Group has been testing facial recognition algorithms developed by Face++. They are going to be used for identification and confirmation of orders in payment system Alipay. The accuracy of the algorithm has already reached 80%.
Another company that is gradually introducing facial recognition is . It uses the Selfie Pay feature, which allows you to confirm online payments using a selfie. In order for the application to take a photo, you need to nod or blink - this way the algorithm will make sure that it is a live client and not his photo. The system is already being tested in the Netherlands, USA, Canada and EU countries. This year MasterCard promises to expand the list of countries.
Panoramic selfie: now
The first amateur camera, Panono Explorer Edition, which allows you to take photos with a 360-degree view, appeared on the market in 2015 and opened up new era in the field of photography. After that, many panoramic cameras costing up to $500 from Kodak, Samsung, Sony and other companies appeared on the market. Journalists from the world's leading publications use such cameras to film reports from hot spots. For example, journalists from The New York Times on camera Samsung Gear 360 filmed a video from a refugee camp in Niger.
The format of 360-degree photos and videos makes it possible to show what is happening most authentically, and in the future, it may become a standard for news materials.
Panoramic videos are already being used to create virtual reality. For example, the British alcohol manufacturer Diageo produced a VR video called “Decisions”, warning about the dangers of driving while intoxicated.
Gene therapy 2.0: already now
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Gene therapy is a set of biotechnological and medical methods aimed at treating diseases caused by mutations in the DNA structure or damage to DNA by viruses, using editing of the genetic apparatus. Gene therapy was initially considered a cure for inherited genetic diseases, but researchers now hope to use it to combat a wide range of diseases: Alzheimer's disease, diabetes, heart failure and cancer. In May, the European Union approved the use of gene therapy for severe combined immunodeficiency in children.
One of the most promising gene therapy technologies is CRISPR/Cas9 genome editing. This technology was discovered in 2013 as a mechanism for bacterial immunity using viral DNA. Scientists call it “molecular scissors” because it allows you to cut and change sections of DNA of any organisms directly in living cells with high precision. In October, Chinese scientists conducted the world's first adult human experiment using CRISPR/Cas9 technology. Sichuan University researchers injected modified T lymphocytes into a patient with lung cancer. This is expected to start the process of destroying cancer cells in his body.
Botnet of things: already now
In the early 2000s, hackers learned how to hack computers connected to the Internet and organize them into a network for massive attacks to a specific server. With the spread of the “Internet of Things” - inexpensive connected cameras, printers and scanners - hackers increasingly began to target vulnerable smart devices. Through them, cybercriminals gain control of equipment local networks, modems, network storages, video surveillance systems and even industrial control systems.
In September, the website of the hosting company OVH was hit by a record-breaking botnet. The total power of the attacks reached 1 Tb/s, the highest power of one of them was 799 Gb/s.
Reinforcement learning: will spread in 1–2 years
Artificial intelligence AlphaGo, based on reinforcement learning, beat world champion Lee Sedol at Go
Reinforcement learning is a type of machine learning in which a system learns by interacting with its environment. The most promising research in this area is being conducted by the DeepMind laboratory, a division of Alphabet. In 2016, its AlphaGo program beat world champion Lee Sedol 4-1 at Go, an ancient Chinese board game long thought beyond the reach of artificial intelligence.
DeepMind employees suggest that the prospects for reinforcement learning are much broader than gaming artificial intelligence. For example, it will allow robots to learn to walk and manipulate unfamiliar objects without extensive prior instructions, and self-driving cars to learn from each trip.
Practical quantum computer: in 4–5 years
Quantum computer D-Wave Systems.
A quantum computer is a computing device that uses the phenomena of quantum superposition and quantum entanglement to transmit and process data. The basic unit of calculation in it is the quantum bit, which, unlike a bit, can mean 1 and 0 at the same time. This allows a quantum computer to perform calculations 100 million times faster than a standard computer.
Last May, IBM made its quantum computer available at its Yorktown Heights lab through the IBM Quantum Experience cloud platform. To date, about 40 thousand users have conducted more than 275 thousand experiments using IBM Quantum Experience. The computer's processor consists of five qubits, and IBM hopes to increase the power to 50 qubits in the future. On March 6, the company announced the creation of a new division, IBM Q, which will develop a quantum computer model.
In addition to IBM, this year several companies - Google, Inte, Microsoft - as well as the Research Institute of the Netherlands and the Delft Technical Institute promise to present practical developments in the field of quantum computing.
Neurochips for the paralyzed: in 10–15 years
A paralyzed patient plays Guitar Hero using a neurochip. Photo: Battelle Memorial Institute
In recent years, scientists have made great strides in developing neural interfaces that restore motor functions in patients with spinal cord injuries. If in 2015 it was mainly about experiments on animals - rats and primates - now laboratories in different countries are testing new technologies on human volunteers.
In April 2016, staff at The Ohio State University and Battelle Memorial Institute made significant progress in treating a patient with quadriplegia - paralysis of all limbs. Thanks to a microchip implanted in the motor cortex of the brain, which transmits decoded signals to the muscles of the hand using electrical stimulators, he was able to relearn how to move his fingers and even play Guitar Hero.
In the future, scientists also hope to create wireless neurochips that can restore neural connections in patients with Alzheimer's disease.
Driverless trucks: in 5–10 years
The Otto driverless truck made its first commercial flight on October 20, 2016. Photo: Anheuser-Busch, Otto
The advent of autonomous trucks on the road is predicted to have a stronger and more controversial impact on society than the advent of passenger cars. In the long term, driverless technology will make freight transportation cheaper, but in the short term it will lead to a surge in unemployment. According to a White House report, there are approximately 1.7 million truck drivers employed in the US alone.
The developers suggest that the introduction of autonomous trucks will help reduce the number of accidents, since more than 90% of them occur due to driver errors.
The first commercial delivery by a driverless truck took place on December 20. It was carried out by Otto, a company owned by Uber, which develops autonomous control systems for freight transport. A driverless truck traveled 200 kilometers from Fort Collins to Colorado Springs at a speed of 88 kilometers per hour and delivered 45,000 cans of Budweiser beer to the Anheuser-Busch brewing corporation.
Cellular atlas: after 5 years
Illustration: Genome Research Limited
An international consortium of scientists from the US, UK, Sweden, Israel, the Netherlands and Japan is set to create a detailed 3D map of human cells, visualizing for the first time what makes up the human body. To do this, it will be necessary to catalog 37.2 trillion microscopic images of cells in the human body, determining the molecular signature of each cell and assigning “geographic coordinates” to its location in the human body. “Cell Atlas” is a priority project on the list of medical research in which Mark Zuckerberg and his wife Priscilla Chan are going to invest $3 billion. Scientists expect that this project will have a significant impact on biology and medicine over the next few decades, helping to understand the causes of cancer and autoimmune diseases, as well as developing effective drugs for their treatment.
Solar thermophotovoltaic batteries: in 10–15 years
Nanophotonic solar thermophotovoltaic cell. Photo: MIT
Standard silicon solar cells capture only visible light ranging from violet (380 nanometers) to red (780 nanometers) and can convert a limited amount of light into electricity. Currently the majority solar panels work with a coefficient useful action 20%, and, according to scientists, even in theory it cannot exceed 32%. Scientists at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) are working to create a thermophotovoltaic converter (STPV), which will make it possible to obtain energy not only from light, but also from converted heat.
The element consists of several layers of carbon nanotubes that absorb thermal radiation, and a photonic emitter crystal that converts it into visible light and redirects it to a solar cell, which converts the energy into electricity. This installation is at least twice as efficient as conventional solar cells.
What will the technologies of the future be like, and what will the world around us be like in the next 20 years? Technology continues to evolve rapidly, changing the world today. 20 years ago, no one imagined that everyone would have a smartphone with an Internet connection.
Very soon, technology will reach such a level that it will be able to radically change our understanding of ourselves and the ways we interact with the world around us. Curious? Then let's look beyond the unknown. Here are 25 technologies that are much closer than you think.
25. You will gain access to all your accounts using your brain fingerprint.
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We all know that passwords are far from being completely secure. Even using other methods such as fingerprint or facial recognition cannot protect your data from hacking. However, researchers began to study “brain fingerprints”. The idea is that the waves emitted by our brain are unique and can be used as a kind of password. In the future, you won't have to enter your password again, you will be able to use your brainprint.
24. The boundaries of our interaction with the world will be significantly expanded
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The way we perceive and interact with the world has already changed thanks to smartphones, cameras and games like Pokemon Go. Moreover, in the future, computers will be built into contact lenses, which will provide additional information about your surroundings. The way you interact with restaurants, movie theaters, and the people around you will change radically. You will be able to receive personalized messages and any necessary information.
23. We will have a more effective cure for cancer
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Research into the treatment of cancer has been going on for a long time, but we still have not learned how to treat it. However, in the future we will have drugs that will completely cure the disease, or transfer the disease to a stage where it is not dangerous. Today, quite a lot of similar methods are already used to treat the disease, such as immunotherapy.
22. Batteries will last longer
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Let's face it: the batteries we use today are terrible. Their capabilities do not keep up with computer technology. Fortunately, experts are already developing new technologies that will create batteries that can stay charged longer. Soon the need to charge your phone twice a day will disappear.
21. All information will be stored in cloud storages
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We are already faced with the fact that cloud technologies have become commonplace in everyday life. However, as they become increasingly popular, cloud storage will become the only storage location that replaces computer memory. It is quite possible that one day this is where we will store our human memories.
20. Drones will deliver packages directly to your door
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Amazon has already delivered its first package using a drone. Other delivery services are also adopting this method. Once drones become more powerful and can carry heavy cargo, they will become the only method for delivering packages to your home.
19. A $1,000 computer will have the computing power of the human brain.
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The days when man was considered the most intelligent creature on Earth are coming to an end. Many futurists and scientists predict the invention of a $1,000 computer whose computing power will be comparable to that of the human brain. It seems that this will not happen soon, but scientists predict such an invention by 2025.
18. We will see more complex architecture
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Architecture will also change radically in the future. We can already see this happening in Dubai. Spiral skyscrapers, indoor parks, invisible buildings, forts that provide protection from natural disasters, green power plants - all this will become a reality.
17. We will get rid of obesity with a pill
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We've all heard of dietary supplements and diet pills, but they don't work. However, scientists and researchers are making progress towards creating a real pill that will change the way the body processes fat. Essentially, this will cause obesity to disappear as such.
16. A movie in the cinema will turn into your own story from the subconscious
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The cinema and movie watching experience have not changed since it first appeared. This is passive observation of what is happening on the screen. However, very soon you will be able to wear a special headset that will scan your emotions and brain waves. This will allow you to control the plot, as well as change it with the help of your thoughts and feelings.
15. Fast planes that can reach any destination in just 4 hours
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The Concorde was an old luxury aircraft, and its latest modification, the Mach2, allowed it to reach high speeds and quickly transport people around the world. This will become commonplace in the future. Each plane will be able to fly you to your destination in 4 hours or even faster, which will make our world even smaller than it already is. At the moment, such aircraft are just being developed.
14. Our phones will be much thinner
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Each of us hates it when we drop our phone, its screen breaks, or the gadget itself becomes unusable. Very soon, most smartphones will be a thin piece of glass that will act as both a computer and a display. Such a smartphone will be very durable, flexible and less likely to break if you drop it.
13. Medical diagnosis can be made using a smartphone 
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Today, if you feel unwell, you should go to the clinic and see a doctor. However, within our lifetime there will be applications that can diagnose diseases and prescribe treatment for various diseases.
12. Artificial leather with tactile function will be used for prosthetics
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We've all seen this in Star Wars. Luke's hand is cut off and it is replaced with an artificial hand that imitates a human one. Medical droid 2-1B checks to see if there is a reaction to the injection, and Luke's fingers react as if they were alive. Believe it or not, this science fiction is about to become reality. We already have prosthetics with the ability to touch, and very soon they will look like a human hand.
11. Ride the Hypertrain from San Francisco to Los Angeles in just 30 minutes
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Vacuum hypertrain was first proposed general director Tesla company Elon Musk. Essentially, it is a magnetic capsule moving inside a pipe installed underground, carrying passengers at crazy speed from one place to another. Musk, for example, claimed that he could transport passengers from San Francisco to Los Angeles in just 30 minutes. This technology may become commonplace in the future as it is cheaper, more reliable and more efficient than current modes of transportation.
10. We will gain a better understanding of dark matter and our universe. 
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Despite the fact that we know about the existence of dark matter, we have not been able to uncover all its secrets. However, some believe that within the next 10 years we will be closer to understanding this mystery. Knowledge about the structure of dark matter will radically change our physical understanding of the world and help us understand how our universe works.
9. Human colonies will appear on the Moon
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We have already been to the Moon and realized that it is not at all interesting there. Why should we colonize it? Many scientists believe that colonizing the Moon will be the first step in the subsequent colonization of Mars. NASA believes that colonization of the Moon will be possible by 2010.
8. Some of us will become fully digitally immersed.
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Scientists and researchers are trying to find a way to download a person's mind and consciousness onto a computer. Some even believe they will be able to do this within the next 30 years. Of course, there are many obstacles, such as lack of necessary technology or insufficient knowledge of how our brains function. But if scientists succeed, some of us will be able to move completely into virtual reality.
7. Organs will be grown in scientific laboratories
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Technologies for artificially growing organs are now at the initial stage of research. Scientists have already managed to grow a human heart that beats like a living one. In the future, the ability to order a new organ and have it transplanted into your body may become common practice, and organ donation will become a thing of the past forever.
6. Soldiers will have armor like Iron Man
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While it won't look exactly like the armor worn by Iron Man in the comics, many soldiers will receive special gear reminiscent of Iron Man's suit to be better protected in battle. Suits will also greatly increase their capabilities. Such a program, called TALOS, is currently being developed in the US military.
5. Almost all devices will run on solar energy
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Although coal, oil and gas are the main sources of energy in much of the world, solar energy is quickly becoming more powerful, cheaper and more efficient than hydrocarbons. As solar energy conversion technology matures, it will overtake coal, oil and gas as the world's leading energy source.
4. Some will be able to use jetpacks as a means of transportation.
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For a long time, jetpacks remained a dream that existed only in science fiction films and novels. However, last year a working jetpack was invented. As technology advances, it could become the way to travel for future generations.
3. Our clothes will be washed by themselves
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The day is not far off when we will no longer have to wash our clothes in washing machine and dry in a clothes dryer. Thanks to nanofiber and self-cleaning technology, our clothes will clean themselves when exposed to solar energy.
2. Nanotechnology will cure disease and give people new opportunities
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Nanotechnology is the concept of creating computers at the nanoscale that are no larger than one billionth of a meter. This means that researchers must create them almost at the atomic level. With this in mind, nanotechnology will make it possible to find cancer cells, treat diseases and act as a doctor inside the human body. Nanotechnology can also create a new layer of protection for our skin and place sensors around the world to detect problems early.
1. The new generation will be very developed intellectually and genetically advanced
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The CRISPR technology for editing the genomes of higher organisms, invented today, allows scientists to quickly make changes to the human genome. It is now only a matter of time before doctors are able to give parents the opportunity to remove problems found in the child's DNA. This will also allow the formation of generations with better genetic data, significantly different from those of the previous one.
New interesting and useful gadgets are making their way into our homes more and more every day. But if you think that you know about all the new products in the modern digital market, you are very mistaken. Because the release of a new smartphone is not the limit of progress.
While we are beginning to clearly see the rapid growth of the capabilities of modern technologies, which were previously only dreamed of in science fiction books and films, a virtual reality and “smart” homes have already become quite widespread. But there are much rarer and interesting technologies, which are not yet represented in the mainstream consumer market. And the most amazing thing is that they really exist!
1. Bladeless vortex station for generating wind energy
Wind energy is an excellent way to power homes and businesses because it is inexhaustible and more efficient than various types fuel. However, the conventional bladed wind turbines that we have all seen no longer count best choice to harness the power of the wind.The bladeless windmill is confidently taking their place. This device captures wind energy without the use of blades, meaning it requires less materials, is less noisy and is safer for birds. While the technology is not yet being produced in large quantities, it is being extensively tested around the world. Sales of these wind turbines are currently aimed at funding and supporting the development of an even more productive product, which they may become before their official launch date.
While the company admits that its product is 30 percent less efficient at storing energy than traditional wind turbines, certain advantages of bladeless wind turbines still allow it to attract quite a lot of customers. On the one hand, their creation requires 40 percent less materials, and such stations can be easily placed even on a small plot of land. In addition, due to the absence of moving parts, wind turbines do not require oil or other lubricants to maintain them. Ultimately, this design promises to be more efficient.
2. Pain relief technology
NeuroMetrix introduces a new product, Quell, an advanced pain reliever. It works by connecting electrodes to specific areas of the body to stimulate nerves and block pain signals, which typically takes about 15 minutes. This technology is perfectly adjusted to the human body and is comfortable enough even to sleep with it. This belt is intended for people with painful diabetic neuropathy, fibromyalgia, sciatica and osteoarthritis, although it can also be used by people suffering from other types of pain.
3. False nail with computer mouse functions
If you often need to access your computer or smartphone when your hands are full, you don't have to stop what you're doing to scroll a page or play a video. NailO will radically simplify the way you interact with your phone and laptop. This device is a small plate that is attached to the thumbnail. Thus, with the help of your index finger you can control your device by wireless network, even if your hands are busy with other things. A nice bonus is that owners of this gadget can create their own NailO designs, change colors and express their design preferences in many other ways.
4. Smarty Ring
This device allows you to effectively control your phone even from a distance. Ringly is designed to get you notifications about what's happening on your mobile. To do this, you need to set different colors and icons for phone calls, emails, messages, reminders, Twitter, Facebook and other apps, and then just leave your phone in your wallet or pocket without worrying about missing something important. With five different colors and four pattern variations, the ring can be customized to suit each user's preferences.
Essentially, this ring allows you to be aware of all calls, notifications and SMS without having to constantly check your phone. It works even if the phone is out of range. As Ringly says, “Now you can take a little escape from your phone while still getting notifications about things that might be important.”
5. Water lamp
Looking for ways to reduce the amount of energy you use? Then an LED wireless lamp powered by water can help you out. It works thanks to a hydroelectric battery. The battery and water together create an electrochemical reaction that produces enough energy to power the lamp.This concept is not new. The process of creating a water lamp began almost five years ago, but, nevertheless, it is a rather rare device.
While the lamp offers buyers a more modern take on lighting and energy saving, it is great for nighttime home lighting as well as long camping trips.
6. Dog translator
If you thought that a dog translator was something out of science fiction, then prepare to be surprised. Today, technology has already been created that allows your dog to speak using a special headset that translates the dog’s thoughts into human language. In 2014, the developers planned to raise $10,000 to fund the No More Woof project, but they managed to double this amount in just two months of fundraising.The basic version of this device can translate up to three emotions, while the more advanced version can perceive up to four thought patterns, including hunger, curiosity and fatigue.
7. Robotic limbs
This is truly an amazing achievement of modern science and technology. After 13 weeks of training, a 52-year-old paralyzed woman was able to fully control a robotic arm using just her brain waves. This was achieved by placing two 96-channel intracortical microelectrodes in the motor cortex of the woman's brain.This technology and the robotic arms that work with it can work real miracles! Thanks to it, patients with spinal injuries will be able to perform various tasks on their own using, as in this example, a special manipulator in the form of hands. It certainly seems futuristic or even reminiscent of Star Wars, but this type of technology can also replace complete missing limbs so that the patient will be able to more or less care for himself.
Every day humanity is moving forward more and more rapidly. We are now surrounded by such devices that previously only existed in science fiction works and the dreams of the most daring scientists. And, as Andrei Valentinov aptly noted in one of his works, even “teapots are smart these days. Soon they will learn to walk dogs.”
