Big ideas about cities of the future, science and human development.
Amazingly, it’s hard to believe: China actually built a stunning skyscraper bridge, despite the skepticism of Western experts who claimed that it was impossible to do even in 300 years. However, it took China only three years to complete this ambitious project and open it to traffic. The Beipanjiang Bridge is the highest in the
The Japanese are able to generate electricity even while eating. The subway in Japan is one of the busiest in the country, with millions of people passing through it every day. Interestingly, the Japanese have implemented a technology called piezoelectricity in the subway, which allows electricity to be generated by the movement of passengers. In
Imagine a city where residents not only live, but sincerely strive for a conscious and creative existence. Where every building, every street and public space is imbued with the energy of spiritual insight and personal development. This is the reality of cities of the future, ready to ignite the flame of inspiration in people. Technological
Just as ChatGPT inspires humanity with its poetic creativity, a new cutting-edge artificial intelligence system is developing innovative blueprints for microscopic mechanisms that could open up new perspectives in editing our DNA. Imagine a future where this revolutionary artificial intelligence technology designs unique biological devices that can combat the most complex diseases with unprecedented precision
When you first look at the Avatar Mountains, you will feel as if you have been transported to another universe. These majestic peaks, covered with lush greenery, amaze the imagination with their unearthly beauty. Every curve and contour of the rocks gives the impression that you are on the set of a science fiction film.
A shopping mall with a thousand trees on its roof has opened in Shanghai, inspired by the idea of transforming cities into social spaces full of art and nature. The complex, called «1000 Trees», is located along the Suzhou Creek River and is literally covered with 1000 trees — by the time the work is
In recent years, evidence has emerged indicating the possible existence of a large, dark object on the outskirts of the solar system, called Planet Nine or Planet X. This discovery could be one of the most exciting events in astronomy, like the discovery of a new continent on Earth. The results of the search for
An ambitious idea has arisen in Japan: Toyota Motor Company plans to build a fully autonomous city of the future. The new “Woven City” is planned to be built in a picturesque location at the foot of Mount Fuji, a few hours’ drive from Tokyo. The site was previously home to a factory that had
Consciousness uploading is a fundamental concept that has intrigued the minds of philosophers, scientists, and science fiction writers for decades. This hypothetical technology suggests the ability to scan and map the human brain, and then transfer consciousness to another medium, such as a computer or cyberspace. On the one hand, consciousness uploading opens up potentially
In the near future, Saudi Arabia may become home to the huge yacht Pangeos, worth $5 billion. In fact, Pangeos is a wandering floating city with luxury hotels, huge shopping centers, picturesque parks and other important facilities designed to accommodate up to 60 thousand people. The yacht will be named in honor of Pangea, a
Today there are seven generations, and the seventh of them is called «Alpha», following Generation Z or centennials. Australian researcher Mark McCrindle, who coined the term, believes Generation Alpha should be «the start of something new.» Generational definitions are most useful when they span a specific age range and thus allow meaningful comparisons across generations.
Inspiration is a special human state, which is characterized by high productivity, enormous inspiration and concentration of forces. It is often perceived as a gift from higher powers. However, it is not! Inspiration is like fuel, present in us from the very beginning. It helps us go beyond the usual perception of the world, opening
The Simons Observatory in Chile’s Atacama Desert is slated to be completed by mid-2024, inspiring a search for signs of primordial gravitational waves—the afterglow of the Big Bang—in the cosmic microwave background. This next-generation cosmology experiment will be equipped with 50,000 light-collecting detectors, 10 times more than similar projects currently underway. When the Universe began
Humanity is on the verge of a revolution in technology with the advent of quantum computers, capable of solving problems in minutes that take conventional computers decades. American physicist Richard Feynman was one of the first to talk about creating a quantum computer in 1982. According to the scientist, such machines are capable of simulating
The Line is a 170-kilometre urban development consisting of several interconnected communities, including pedestrian areas integrated with public parks and natural landscapes. According to the plan, advanced technologies will help create a living space free from pollution and traffic noise. The idea for The Line concept was put forward by the Crown Prince of Saudi
“We work only with dreamers who strive to create something new and extraordinary. This is not a place for ordinary people and companies,” Prince Mohammed bin Salman Al Saud of Saudi Arabia said in a statement. Neom will be located on the territory of three countries – Saudi Arabia, Jordan and Egypt. Its area will
Masdar City: a city of the future in Abu Dhabi, the capital of the United Arab Emirates. The Masdar City project was launched in 2006. Its name means «Source» in Arabic, as its goal is to inspire the world with its technological innovations. The city is designed taking into account the principles of energy efficiency,
