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Highly flexible touch sensors are appearing in a range of gadgets
Highly flexible, film-based touch sensors are entering the smartphone and tablet markets. Thinner sensor stacks with flawless touch performance, excellent optical clarity, low sheet resistance and low power consumption are enabling designers to turn unique, futuristic concepts into functional designs -
Robot insect spies are in military use
Records and transmitting audio-visual information. An individual robot is equipped with miniature cameras, microphones, modem and GPS. -
A permanent cure for migraine is becoming available
In 2010, scientists discovered a genetic defect linked to this condition, which provided a target for new treatments. After years of clinical trials, a drug is now available that corrects the faulty gene permanently.* -
Manned fighter planes are being phased out and replaced with UAVs
The A-10 Thunderbolt II has been replaced completely by the F-35 Lightning II - which itself becomes one of the last remaining manned fighter planes in the US military. -
Holographic wall screens
These are basically larger and more sophisticated versions of the TV projectors which have been in use since 2020. At this stage, they remain too expensive for mainstream use in the home. -
Teleportation of complex organic molecules
Further experiments in quantum entanglement led to successful teleportation of the first complete atom. This was followed by the first molecules, consisting of multiple atoms. -
Humans are becoming intimately merged with machines
In some fields, the pace of technology has become so fast that humans can no longer comprehend it without augmenting their own intelligence. This is particularly true of computing, nanotechnology, medicine and neuroscience, all of which have seen exponential progress. -
Smaller, safer, hi-tech automobiles
Increased living costs and environmental regulations have resulted in smaller, cheaper, more energy-efficient cars. -
Spaceflight has taken a leap forward
Environmental catastrophes, overpopulation, war and other crises have made humanity painfully aware of the limitations on its home planet. Many now believe that exploring and settling space could be a way to alleviate some of Earth's immediate problems.