26th February 2025

2031 – Europe's first lunar lander

In 2031, Europe makes history with its first-ever lunar lander, Argonaut, touching down on the Moon. This milestone marks the beginning of a new era in European space exploration.

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24th February 2025

Early-stage pancreatic cancer detected with 85% accuracy

A new blood test able to detect early-stage pancreatic cancer with 85% accuracy has been developed by Oregon Health & Science University.

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20th February 2025

New world record for nuclear fusion

The WEST tokamak in France has maintained plasma for 1,337 seconds, a new world record duration for nuclear fusion and 25% longer than a similar effort by China last month.

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19th February 2025

U.S. insurance premiums to soar over next 30 years

Due to climate-related risks, the United States could see a nearly $1.5 trillion reduction in unadjusted real estate value over the next 30 years, with insurance premiums rising by up to 322% above current levels by 2055.

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15th February 2025

Cryopreservation breakthrough: mouse brain tissue revived

Scientists have successfully revived mouse brain tissue after storage at –150°C for a week, reactivating near-normal function – a notable breakthrough in cryopreservation.

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12th February 2025

2033 – The largest ever hydropower dam becomes operational in China

In 2033, a colossal dam in Tibet – providing 60 GW of capacity – begins energising the region. Nearly triple the size of the earlier Three Gorges Dam, this megaproject has overcome formidable technical challenges.

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8th February 2025

2032 – Leatherback sea turtle populations have collapsed

[Update of an older prediction. This graph is now based on the vast majority of nesting sites worldwide, rather than just a single beach in Indonesia. The year has also been extended to 2017, which is the latest available for all regions combined.]

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3rd February 2025

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1st February 2025

2032 – Close approach of the asteroid 2024 YR₄

A near-Earth object measuring up to 100 metres in size makes a dangerously close approach in December 2032.

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