Top 10 Technological Breakthroughs Expected In 2019
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echnology is taking over traditional methods of doing work no matter which field or area of expertise you consider. Development of these technologies and their practical applications is still largely unrealized, but in their use ad importance is only going to grow in the days to come. A new report by the World Economic Forum reveals some of the major technological breakthroughs that are expected to transform the future, both in social and economic terms. These technologies can play a critical role in finding solutions to present-day challenges and offer a glimpse into what a sustainable future will look like. These emerging innovations will not only disrupt the world order in a positive manner, but also bring lucrative economic openings and prospects for investors, providing insight into what can be expected in the coming five years in the global arena.So without much ado, here are the top ten emerging technologies for the year 2019.
Bioplastics
Less than 15 percent of plastic is recycled worldwide, while the rest of the deposits are either reduced to ashes, abandoned or left in landfills. Biodegradable plastic can be a viable solution, but its fails as a conventional material. Hence a breakthrough idea promotes the conception of circular economy through utilization of cellulose or lignin from plant waste, which increases the strength of material without using crops that can otherwise be used for food or consumption purposes.
[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_column_text]Social Robots
Today’s robots can recognize faces, emotions and voices; interpret gestures and speech patterns and can even make eye contact. Droid friends and assistants are now an integral part of everyday life activities and are used to look after the older generation, educate children and to perform a wide array of tasks in between. It expected that we will see a lot more robots make way into an average person’s life and become a beneficial technological reality in the days to come.
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Manufacturing the lenses used for mobile phones, electronic devices and computers have been beyond the capabilities of traditional glass cutting and glass curving practices. But progression in the field of physics has led to the discovery of lighter alternatives called metalenses. These tiny flat lenses can easily replace the fat or bulky traditional glass lenses, allowing further miniaturization in sensors and medical imaging devices.
[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_column_text]Disordered Proteins As Drug Targets
“Intrinsically disordered proteins” are the ones that can lead to cancer and other related diseases. Unlike the conventional proteins, they do not have a rigid structure and hence change shapes making it difficult to treat them. However, scientists have now found a way to prevent their shape-shifting characteristics for a longer period of time for treatment purposes, offering brighter prospects for patients.
[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_column_text]Smarter Fertilizers
Recent improvements in fertilizers have enhanced their ability to release nutrients when required. However, they still contain ammonia, potash and urea which poses adverse threats to the environment. New fertilizers contain more ecologically friendly sources of microorganisms and nitrogen that improve take-up by plants and reduce the traditional hazards to environment.
[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_column_text]Collaborative Telepresence
Imagine a video conference where you not only feel like you are in the same room as the other attendees but can actually feel one another. A mix of Augmented Reality (AR), Virtual Reality (AR), 5G networks and advanced sensors, means that businesspeople in completely different geographical locations can exchange handshakes and medical practitioners can remotely work with patients as though they are present in the same room.
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Almost six million people across the globe consume contaminated food each year and it’s vital to locate the source of an outbreak on an immediate basis. What literally took days or even weeks to trace can now be tracked in minutes, using blockchain technology to monitor each step of the food items progress in the supply chain. Also, sensors in packaging can pinpoint when the food is about to expire reducing wastage of full batches of food. The technology is not only set to waste millions from disease, but also save millions for businessmen by providing them critical info.
[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_column_text]Safer Nuclear Reactors
Although nuclear plants do not emit carbon dioxide, reactors come with a safety hazard in which fuel rods can overheat and when mixed with water can produce hydrogen, leading to an explosion. But new fuels are emerging that are less likely to overheat and, if they do, will produce little or no hydrogen reserves at all. These new breakthroughs can be a good alternative for conventional fuel rods and make nuclear power plants much safer than they already are.
[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_column_text]Advanced Food Tracking And Packaging
Almost six million people across the globe consume contaminated food each year and it’s vital to locate the source of an outbreak on an immediate basis. What literally took days or even weeks to trace can now be tracked in minutes, using blockchain technology to monitor each step of the food items progress in the supply chain. Also, sensors in packaging can pinpoint when the food is about to expire reducing wastage of full batches of food. The technology is not only set to waste millions from disease, but also save millions for businessmen by providing them critical info.
[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_column_text]Safer Nuclear Reactors
Although nuclear plants do not emit carbon dioxide, reactors come with a safety hazard in which fuel rods can overheat and when mixed with water can produce hydrogen, leading to an explosion. But new fuels are emerging that are less likely to overheat and, if they do, will produce little or no hydrogen reserves at all. These new breakthroughs can be a good alternative for conventional fuel rods and make nuclear power plants much safer than they already are.
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Our data storage mechanisms consume a lot of energy and are failing to maintain the vast and ever-increasing quantities of data. In less than a century, these systems will reach their capacity. Hence, a breakthrough research is using DNA-based data storage system as an alternative or substitute for computer hard drives. These storage systems will have huge capacity and according to an estimate a small cube of DNA can store all the world’s data for a year.
[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_column_text]Utility-Scale Storage Of Renewable Energy
Storing renewable energy sources when there is no sun or wind has been a barrier to progress in the field. Lithium-ion batteries dominate the storage industry and continuing advances can result in batteries that can store energy for eight hours or more– especially during peak consumption times (in the evening).
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