With the rapid development of science and technology, many things that were once considered impossible are gradually becoming a reality. Just as people a century ago could not imagine the prosperous Internet world today, we are also looking forward to what amazing new technologies will appear in the future.
With the rapid development of science and technology, many things that were once considered impossible are gradually becoming a reality. Just as people a century ago could not imagine the prosperous Internet world today, we are also looking forward to what amazing new technologies will appear in the future.
The future of space exploration
The space elevator is regarded as a major innovation of future technology. It is expected to be launched before 2100, allowing people to reach space as easily as taking an elevator. This concept was proposed by Bradley Edwards, founder of Carbon Design, and will undoubtedly bring revolutionary changes to human space exploration.
The manned cabin of the space elevator can move freely on tens of millions of meters of cables, which are cleverly fixed by the centrifugal force of the earth. In recent years, the breakthrough progress of carbon nanotubes has made this dream possible. Its super strong support makes the construction of space elevators a reality.
"Building a 200-ton space elevator is completely feasible and has great commercial value." Edwards said so. A 200-ton space elevator, comparable in size to a large commercial aircraft, demonstrates the endless exploration of the universe by humans. Moreover, the scale of space elevators is not limited by the physical level, and its potential is endless.
Delaying aging
Date of appearance: before 2070
Forecaster: Dr. Leonard Guarente of MIT
Although the elixir of life is still an unsolved mystery, scientists have revealed the mystery of cell aging from the perspective of genetics and molecular biology. They found that many genes that affect the speed of aging have been successfully identified in organisms such as yeast cells, fruit flies and worms. In addition, through the method of "calorie control", scientists have successfully extended the lifespan of many animals such as insects, mice, rabbits, dogs, cats and monkeys.
Dr. Guarente even discovered the SIR2 gene, which may provide a new explanation for the mystery of "calorie control". This series of breakthroughs makes us full of expectations for the possibility of delaying aging in the future.
Direction of animal resurrection
The resurrection of extinct animals has also been listed as a major exploration direction of future science and technology. With the continuous advancement of science and technology, we may be able to use technical means such as gene editing to revive those extinct animal species and let them return to our world. This idea is not only of scientific significance, but also triggers people's deep thinking about ecological protection and species diversity.
In the future, we will hopefully witness a brand new world, when zoos that keep extinct animals will no longer be a dream. With his unique technology, Dr. Lanza was able to successfully extract usable DNA from the remains of animals that had been dead for up to 25 years. He implanted these precious DNA into the egg cells of a cow, and after 9 months of gestation, a cloned animal was born, thus realizing the "resurrection" of the species.
Although Neanderthals disappeared tens of thousands of years ago, their DNA has been deciphered, which has triggered heated discussions among scientists about whether they should be resurrected. Dr. Lanza has an open attitude. He believes: "In theory, it is possible to revive species using genetic technology. However, should we really do this?" This is a question worth pondering.