fact or fiction

Is it science fact or science fiction? Futurism presents both sides to determine the truth.

The day the Sun dies...
Control Tower: “Horizon, this is Mission Control. Final systems check complete. Countdown begins in “10…” The cabin thrummed beneath our boots. My heart matched the rhythm of the engines, deep and steady, like a giant taking long breaths.
By Sakuni Bandara2 months ago in Futurism
Quantum Kittens Hack the Universe. AI-Generated.
In a glittery corner of the cosmos—somewhere between a collapsing star and a cosmic doughnut shop—there existed a tiny research station named Meowtropolis-9. It floated peacefully in the quantum foam, wobbling slightly whenever reality hiccupped, which was often.
By Magify942 months ago in Futurism
AGARTHA: And the Legend of a Hidden Civilization Beneath Our Feet
For more than a century, the idea of a hidden world beneath our feet has hovered at the edge of historical curiosity. The name Agartha appears like an old memory across cultures, resurfacing in Tibetan texts, resurfacing in European esoteric traditions, resurfacing in twentieth-century military archives, and resurfacing again in modern testimonies from explorers who claim encounters far beyond what conventional archaeology allows.
By The Secret History Of The World2 months ago in Futurism
Life On Demand
Introduction Yesterday I was at a work conference and my dad called me four times. Now normally I could text and say I would call back later, and that would be Ok, but despite having a state-of-the-art phone, my dad doesn't read texts because he does not know how to.
By Mike Singleton 💜 Mikeydred 2 months ago in Futurism
The Power of Resilience: How Bouncing Back Shapes Our Future . AI-Generated.
Life, at its core, is a series of challenges, some small, some overwhelming. Whether we’re navigating personal setbacks, professional failures, or global crises, the question remains: how do we rise again after falling? The answer lies not in innate talent or intelligence, but in one word—resilience.
By Zain Ul Abedin Khan3 months ago in Futurism
Echoes of Tomorrow
In the year 2047, the world had grown quieter—not in sound, but in isolation. Though cities continued to buzz with activity, voices were fewer and more distant. Drones flitted through the sky, holographic billboards blinked in colorful rhythms, but somewhere beneath the surface, people had grown more alone. Conversations shortened and interactions became more fleeting. In this world, where technology acted both as a link and a divide, a lonely programmer named Lara made a surprising connection. Lara lived in an apartment in Neo-London, a world of glass and steel.
By Miss Maryam3 months ago in Futurism
Joseph Emanuelson: Strategic Analyst Driving Business Results
In today’s competitive business world, companies increasingly rely on data to guide decision-making and maintain an edge in dynamic markets. Standing out among professionals who transform raw data into meaningful strategy is Joseph Emanuelson, a seasoned business analyst whose insights have consistently turned analytical precision into measurable results.
By Joseph Emanuelson3 months ago in Futurism
Why AI still needs human intelligence
Ask ChatGPT, Gemini or another chatbot a question and you'll get an answer that sounds convincing, balanced, and complete. Ask it the same question three or four times and you might get different answers, each one delivered immediately with strong conviction. This is AI's fluency gap: it has been trained to sound right without learning to be right. Behind every polished paragraph there is a deeper question: does the model actually understand, or does it simply agree?
By Andrea Zanon3 months ago in Futurism
🌕 The Moon’s Hidden Signal: The 1976 Transmission NASA Never Explained
When static turned into a voice — and space went silent forever. In the summer of 1976, deep within NASA’s tracking station in Madrid, a technician heard something no one was prepared for. It wasn’t the hum of static or the rhythmic beep of telemetry data from the Moon — it was a human voice. Weak, distorted, and whispering a phrase that sent a chill through everyone in the control room.
By Amanullah3 months ago in Futurism
The 500,000-Year-Old Spark Plug: The Artifact That Proves Pre-Flood Industrialization?
In my work investigating the secret history of the world, I've learned one crucial lesson: our official timeline is fragile. It’s a story we tell ourselves, built on a carefully curated set of "acceptable" facts. Anything that doesn't fit is labeled a hoax, a misidentification, or is simply… lost.
By The Secret History Of The World3 months ago in Futurism
Before they disappear, scientists are racing to name ocean creatures.
Our oceans are home to millions of species, many of which are still unidentified. Tragically, too, a great number of species are disappearing before we even realise they exist. Some vanish forever without being studied, photographed, or comprehended for their part in the complex web of life on Earth.
By Francis Dami3 months ago in Futurism
The Day My Phone Knew I Was Going to Die
I never believed in fate. I believed in data. My life was a neat spreadsheet of habits — calories logged, heartbeats tracked, steps counted, and sleep cycles analyzed. Every morning, my phone greeted me like a personal assistant and therapist rolled into one: Good morning, Ethan. You slept 6 hours and 42 minutes. Don’t forget your 9:00 AM meeting.
By fazalhaq3 months ago in Futurism