Some people in this world watch way too many science fiction movies, and that is just fine. However, those people who were once considered nothing more than grade school nerds are actually effectively predicting the future nowadays. In fact, scientists are currently working on a bevy of new projects that we could swear come right from our favorites science fiction novels, video games, or movies. These projects include the mining of asteroids, setting foot on Mars, and discovering entirely new planets much like our own. Here are 5 science fiction tales scientists are currently working on making a reality.
5. Space Surgery
5. Space Surgery
Spending some time in a hospital operating room is heinous and tragic, but what would happen if you needed life-altering surgery in space? Well, scientists are currently working on such technology to effectively perform space surgeries.
4. Asteroid Law
4. Asteroid Law
In November of this year, the US Senate voted to legalize the mining of asteroids. This means corporations with enough money can make use of the precious metals within these floating rocks. However, who owns which asteroid has yet to be declared. Asteroid Property Law is going to handle that, though.
3. Space Warnings
3. Space Warnings
Scientists and researchers are thoroughly investigating some way to transmit warnings and messages to our future brothers and sisters. They want such warnings to be translatable and readable 100,000 years into the future, oddly enough.
2. London City-State
2. London City-State
A question has arisen in recent years about whether or not to separate London as a whole from the UK and form its own city-state. The idea first came to light in 2012, following a record-setting recession in the country. UK analysts are giving it some real thought.
1. Mars’ Independence
1. Mars’ Independence
Should Mars ever become its own colony, scientists are questioning who the planet would answer to. Apparently, without a firm owner, the planet would end up in the depths of a revolution.
