8th October 2024

82,684 AD – The return of comet c/2023 A3 (Tsuchinshan–ATLAS)

A long-period comet discovered in the early 21st century is now returning to the inner Solar System after 81,000 years, offering a rare glimpse into the distant past.

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15th September 2024

2084 – Robotic brains match the energy efficiency of human brains

By 2084, the brain of a human-like android can achieve the same processing power as a real human brain – 1 exaFLOP – using just 20 watts.

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7th September 2024

2038 – Bovine tuberculosis (bTB) is eradicated in England

By 2038, England has achieved a landmark victory in its battle against bovine tuberculosis (bTB), eradicating the disease from cattle herds across the country.

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24th August 2024

2042 – 3D bioprinting of human organs

By 2042, the field of 3D bioprinting has reached a critical milestone, with the first bioprinted human organs beginning to move from clinical trials into wider use.

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21st August 2024

2045 – Africa transitions to 100% electric car sales

By the mid-2040s, Africa has undergone a transformative shift in its transportation sector, with electric vehicles (EVs) now accounting for practically 100% of new car sales across the continent.

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18th August 2024

2037-2039 – EV market share is approaching 100% in most countries

By the late 2030s, the vast majority of new cars being purchased around the world are electric.

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27th July 2024

2039 – The first generation of epigenetic rejuvenation therapies

Phase III clinical trials of the first epigenetic rejuvenation therapies have recently concluded. These treatments now offer a partial reversal for certain aspects of aging.

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18th July 2024

2029 – China asteroid re-direct mission

In 2029, China attempts to adjust the orbit of a near-Earth asteroid called 2015 XF261.

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13th July 2024

2034 – Start of Research Operation (SRO) for the ITER experimental fusion reactor

[Updated with latest information, and moved from 2025 to 2034. This delay isn't as bad as it sounds, however, as explained in the revised text.]

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18th June 2024

2050 – Net zero progress has been mixed

By 2050, global emissions of carbon dioxide have declined significantly. But despite radical transformations across many industrial sectors, the world has failed to limit the rise of global warming.

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