31st December 2021

2021 highlights in science and technology

A look back at some of the biggest advances and breakthroughs of 2021.

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29th December 2021

First signature of a magnetosphere around an exoplanet

The first known magnetic field around an exoplanet has been detected, surrounding the hot Neptune HAT-P-11b. The method used in this finding could help to determine which planets are most suitable for life.

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29th December 2021

Shifting conferences online cuts carbon footprint by 94%

The COVID-19 pandemic – unexpectedly – has shown humanity a new way to reduce climate change: scrap in-person meetings and conventions.

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24th December 2021

Merry Christmas and a Happy 2022

Future Timeline would like to wish our readers a merry Christmas and a happy 2022.

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23rd December 2021

A vaccine against multiple variants of COVID-19

A new vaccine for COVID-19, using a multi-faced nanoparticle, could offer protection against many different strains of the virus simultaneously.

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22nd December 2021

Cultivated seafood company announces first U.S. retail partners

Wildtype, a startup creating sushi-grade cultivated salmon, has announced distribution agreements with SNOWFOX and Pokéworks.

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21st December 2021

2027 – New Zealand's first "smoke-free" generation

From 2027 onwards, the minimum age for buying tobacco in New Zealand is progressively lifted, by one year every year, starting with 18-year-olds. This prevents, for example, a person turning 42 in 2050 from ever buying cigarettes, while a person aged 43 or older is allowed to do so.

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20th December 2021

New semiconductor design could extend Moore's Law

IBM and Samsung Electronics have jointly announced a breakthrough in semiconductor design, utilising a new vertical transistor architecture that demonstrates a path to scaling beyond the nanosheet.

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20th December 2021

Efficiency breakthrough cuts cost of fusion power

Tokamak Energy has announced a more efficient design for the cryogenic electronics in fusion reactors. This can provide a 50% reduction in the power needed for the cooling of high-temperature superconducting magnets.

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19th December 2021

2030 – Coal power is phased out by Germany

[Moved from 2038 to 2030, based on the new policies of the incoming SPD, FDP, and Green coalition.]

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18th December 2021

2027 – India becomes the most populous country

[Update of an older prediction. The graph is now based on the latest available data.]

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14th December 2021

2022 – Level 3 autonomous cars go on sale in Europe

In 2022, the first cars with Level 3 autonomy are introduced in Europe. In certain settings (such as highways) these can drive themselves and make decisions for extended periods without human intervention.

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12th December 2021

A vaccine to eliminate aged cells

Japanese researchers have demonstrated a vaccine to remove senescent cells in mice. These so-called "zombie cells" are a key driver behind the aging process.

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10th December 2021

Mining robot can bore through "previously impenetrable geologies"

A new robotics startup, Petra, emerged from stealth yesterday with funding of $33 million and a promising new technology for the mining industry.

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7th December 2021

Stem cell-based treatment produces insulin in patients with Type 1 diabetes

In the first study of its kind, researchers have demonstrated that a stem cell-based treatment delivered through an implantable device can produce insulin in the human body.

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4th December 2021

China plans major reforestation effort

China has announced a plan to create new forests covering 35,000 sq km, an area larger than Belgium, every year for the next five years.

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3rd December 2021

World's most advanced humanoid robot is revealed

Engineered Arts has provided a sneak preview of its latest robot, called Ameca, which it claims is the most advanced android ever built. The machine will be on display at CES 2022.

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