30th September 2026

2031 – Launch of the Ariel spacecraft

[Updated and moved from 2029 to 2031.]

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25th September 2026

2035 – EnVision begins science operations at Venus

[Updated and moved from 2034 to 2035.]

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24th September 2026

2031-2035 – VERITAS mission to Venus

[Updated and moved from 2028 to 2031.]

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23rd September 2026

2031-2033 – DAVINCI mission to Venus

[Updated and moved from 2029 to 2031.]

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21st September 2026

Genomics reveals first new cat species in over a century

The discovery of the tilcayo in Bolivia's Yungas highlights hidden biodiversity and the growing role of DNA in future conservation.

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20th September 2026

2032 – Opening of the Brenner Base Tunnel

[Updated with latest information and moved from 2028 to 2032.]

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16th September 2026

OpenAI claims breakthrough in 90-year-old maths problem

An AI-generated proof could advance our understanding of fluid motion, while raising questions about research credit and the growing role of machines in scientific discovery.

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10th September 2026

DeepMind maps 9 billion possible human DNA mutations

AlphaGenome Atlas has used AI to predict the molecular effects of every possible single-letter change in the human genome, creating a powerful new resource for genetics and medicine.

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8th September 2026

2061 – Recreational cannabis is legal in the majority of countries

[Update of an older prediction, moved from 2050 to 2061 after incorporating five years of additional data and a more conservative trend.]

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7th September 2026

World's largest battery-electric aircraft takes flight

Heart Aerospace has completed a landmark test flight, bringing cleaner and potentially cheaper air travel a step closer.

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4th September 2026

2042 – Medical cannabis is legal in the majority of countries

[Update of an older prediction, moved from 2028 to 2042 after incorporating five years of additional data and a more conservative trend. Also includes a new graph.]

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