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Here's a quick summary list. Each topic is written by a different author and gives an overview of the current state and possible future directions. Well worth r
by lioeters 7y ago
Here's a quick summary list. Each topic is written by a different author and gives an overview of the current state and possible future directions. Well worth reading the full article.
- Biodegradable plastics
- Social robots with artificial intelligence
- Nano-scale lenses for miniature optical devices
- "Intrinsically disordered proteins" (IDPs) to produce drugs against cancer, Alzheimer's
- "Smart" controlled-release fertilizers for more sustainable agriculture
- Collaborative telepresence, virtual gatherings
- Food tracking and packaging with sensors and blockchain, to improve safety/quality control and reduce waste
- Innovations in nuclear reactors and fuels
- DNA data storage
- Innovations for utility-scale energy storage (flow batteries, hydrogen fuel cells, "gravity storage")