Nanotechnology
1. DNA based assembly of nanoclusters.
2. Self assembled memory could have 250 DVDs in the space of quarter. 10-100 terabits per square inch.
5. Wireless brain computer interfaces with nanoparticles communicating with and controlling neurons.
6. Graphene chips could enable 1 terahertz communication chips within 2-3 years.
8. Atomic Force Microscopes (AFM) can swap atoms from the tip to the target by pressing into a target.
11. Room temperature single atom quantum dots have been made.
Stem cells, gene therapy and advanced medicine
14. Stem cells for universal tissue replacement.
15. Unlimited stem cell supplies and bone marrow and fat stem cells able to survive in bioscaffolds.
17. Lab grown nerves promote nerve regeneration.
18. Localization and delivery keys to early gene therapy strategies
20. Monoclonal antibodies can provide fast durable immunity against bird flu and other flu.
21. Super cheap paper based medical tests could transform medicine and diagnostics.
22. Micro-cantilevers enable faster and more accurate virus detection.
Lasers
23. Taking short nanosecond range lasers bursts to the petawatt, exawatt and zettawatt levels.
24.Mercury laser enables frequent powerful shots are key to enabling laser nuclear fusion.
Nuclear Space Cannon
This is a nextbigfuture variation on the nuclear pulse propulsion project of Project Orion.
26A. One underground shot Nuclear Orion idea introduced. No fallout or electromagnetic pulse issues.
26B. Containing underground nuclear explosion details.
Military Technology
27. Lockheed is deploying exoskeletons for the army which can help soldiers carry 200 lbs loads and move at 7-10 mph with those loads. There is also attachments possible for large riot shields or an over the shoulder gun turret.
28. Exoskeletons that can carry 200 lbs can be combined with electric bikes and scooters for all-terrain persoonal transportation solution. You can walk onto public transportation in an exoskeleton with a folded electric bike on its back.
29. Another article on the exoskeleton electric bike combination for public transportation.
Energy Technology
30. Algae fuel cost and production.
31. Neutron tracks have been detected in conjunction with cold fusion.
32. Superconducting meissner effect has been detected at -40 celsius.
Quantum Computers, AI and advanced electronics and communications
33. Quantum computer tunable qubits and other quantum computer related advances.
34. An IPhone can help monitor the state of your brain and help you put yourself into memorization mode.
38. 12.5 gigabit per second 5G mobile phone service is on the way.
39. Supercomputers are starting to defeat expert human players at the game of GO
Big Ideas
40. Collapsitarians and doomers do not take into account societal response if things really start getting bad. Therefore, total collapse over the span of several years to several decades will not happen. Real disasters that can threaten civilization and humanity have to hit so that there is not time to adapt or enable emergency response.
41. Emerging technological black swans that could change the world.
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