University of Tokyo researchers have developed an ultrathin, ultraflexible, protective layer and demonstrated its use by creating an air-stable, organic light-emitting diode (OLED) display. This technology will enable creation of electronic skin (e-skin) displays of blood oxygen level, e-skin heart rate sensors for athletes and many other applications. Integrating electronic devices with the human body …
Star Wars Rogue one trailer. This is Disney’s first attempt at creating a standalone movie that exists inside the Star Wars universe. Action looks good. Effects look good. It is set just before a Star Wars IV A New Hope. Brian WangBrian Wang is a Futurist Thought Leader and a popular Science blogger with 1 …
Reminder of the Kardashev scale A Type 1 Kardashev civilization is capable of harnessing the total energy of its home planet. Solar Energy received by the Earth from the sun is 174 Petawatts (1.74 X 10^17 watts). A type 2 Kardashev civilization is capable of harnessing the total energy of its star. Solar energy produced …
Japan discussed the technological strengths of their submarines compared to French and German competition. Japanese submarines can dive much longer without having to surface. This is a significant technology. Japan’s Ministry of Defense has said it plans to replace conventional lead-acid batteries with more powerful lithium-ion cells, which will enable the vessels to cruise at …
Nextbigfuture will have a total of 70 million pageviews later today and has over 215 million Google plus views. Thanks to all of the readers and commenters. Looking forward to passing the 100 million pageview mark in 2017. Brian WangBrian Wang is a Futurist Thought Leader and a popular Science blogger with 1 million readers …
The European Central Bank cut all its main interest rates, expanded its bond-buying stimulus program and offered new cheap long-term loans to banks, making an unexpectedly aggressive move to boost inflation and economic growth in the 19 countries that share the euro. The bank’s steps on most counts exceeded expectations among analysts, suggesting that it …
Bill Gates, the Microsoft co-founder, is chairman of TerraPower, a startup developing a “travelling wave reactor.” In September 2015, TerraPower finalized a contract with China National Nuclear Corp. to build a prototype of the reactor, followed by a commercial version. Brian WangBrian Wang is a Futurist Thought Leader and a popular Science blogger with 1 …
The first official drawing of the U.S. Air Force’s B-21 bomber has been revealed and it looks like an updated B2 bomber Air Force Secretary Deborah Lee James unveiled the artist rendering Friday based on the initial design concept. Black, sleek, with swept-back wings and stealthy design make this aircraft look a lot like another …
Sikorsky is building a game-changing RAIDER aircraft that is intended to revolutionize helicopters for the military. The Army wants to reinvent the very idea of rotorcraft, with a new propulsion concept. After the flight tests and technology development, JMR will end and a Request for Proposals (RFP) will be issued open to all companies to …
US 2016 weapons procurement (86 pages) Brian WangBrian Wang is a Futurist Thought Leader and a popular Science blogger with 1 million readers per month. His blog Nextbigfuture.com is ranked #1 Science News Blog. It covers many disruptive technology and trends including Space, Robotics, Artificial Intelligence, Medicine, Anti-aging Biotechnology, and Nanotechnology. Known for identifying cutting …
Researchers have developed a new kind of wound dressing that could serve as an early-detection system for infections. Bacterial infection is a fairly common and potentially dangerous complication of wound healing, but a new “intelligent” dressing that turns fluorescent green to signal the onset of an infection could provide physicians a valuable early-detection system. Researchers …