State of science in 2042 | Future Forecast

Read 9 science predictions for 2042, a year that will see the world transform thanks to disruptions in science that will impact a wide range of sectors—and we explore them all. It’s your future, discover what you’re in for.

Science releases for 2042

In 2042, a number of science breakthroughs and trends will become available to the public, for example:

• Bangkok is now surrounded by massive flood walls 1

Science related predictions due to make an impact in 2042 include:

• Climate change and food scarcity in the 2040s: Future of Food P1

Related science articles for 2042:

• The end may be nigh for the Great Barrier Reef
• Better data saves marine mammals
• Brain-to-brain communication: The next human superpower
• Breakthrough in Finding Cure for Aging

Weird Science related podcast episodes that cover trends in 2042:

• Thought reading machines to convict future criminals | Life in 2030 podcast | S1:E3
  

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March 1, 2021. Last updated March 1, 2019.

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