Science of the Future!

Happy new year Science Geeks. Artificial Intelligence seemed to be the big science story of 2023 and the impact that it will have on our lives. What wonders of science will we discover in 2024? Where is the big science money be spent? Which technology and science companies should you be backing? What will be the big science news? We got some AI bot to trawl the internet to find out what the big science discovery predictions for are 2024 as we are far too lazy to do it ourselves.

Here's what that useful old artificial intelligence found out (AI is so last year #discuss)......It even includes some handy links in case you want to find out more.

1. Green chemistry: Green chemistry is a set of principles that aim to reduce or eliminate the use or generation of hazardous substances in the design, manufacture, and application of chemical products. The accelerated expansion of green chemistry is expected to lead to the development of more sustainable and environmentally friendly products and processes

2. Decarbonizing energy: Decarbonizing energy refers to the process of reducing carbon dioxide emissions from energy sources. This can be achieved through the use of renewable energy sources such as solar, wind, and hydropower, as well as through the development of carbon capture and storage technologies

3. CRISPR: CRISPR is a revolutionary gene-editing technology that allows scientists to make precise changes to DNA sequences. The clinical validation of CRISPR is expected to lead to the development of new treatments for genetic diseases

4. Biomaterials: Biomaterials are materials that are used in medical devices, implants, and other applications that interact with biological systems. The rise of biomaterials is expected to lead to the development of new and improved medical devices and therapies.

5. Treating the undruggable: The term “undruggable” refers to proteins that are difficult to target with traditional small-molecule drugs. The renewed progress in treating the undruggable is expected to lead to the development of new therapies for diseases such as cancer and neurodegenerative diseases

These predictions are based on the trends identified by the Science Museum. Quantumrun predicts that 2024 will see the world transform thanks to scientific disruptions that will impact a wide range of sectors. The Guardian also has a podcast where they discuss the big stories likely to hit the headlines and share their predictions for 2024. They mention that some of the top stories will be related to neuroscience and biodiversity.

Thanks AI! Job done! But what do you think? Have they missed something? Do you know something we don't? Is AI hiding something about its own plans.....? Answers on a postcard please. The future is coming....