The Top 10 Emerging Technologies of 2019
Top 10 Emerging Technologies of 2019: Introduction
World-changing technologies that are poised to rattle the status quo
Bioplastics Could Solve a Major Pollution Problem
Advanced solvents and enzymes are transforming woody wastes into better biodegradable plastics
Social Robots Play Nicely with Others
Droid friends and assistants are penetrating deeper into our lives
Tiny Lenses Will Enable Design of Miniature Optical Devices
Thin, flat metalenses could replace bulky glass for manipulating light
A Special Class of Proteins Offers Promising Targets for Drugs for Cancer and Alzheimer's
New possibilities for treating cancer and other ills
Smarter Fertilizers Can Reduce Environmental Contamination
New formulations deliver nourishment on demand
Collaborative Telepresence Could Render Distance (Relatively) Meaningless
Soon participants in virtual gatherings will feel like they are physically together
Advanced Food Tracking and Packaging Will Save Lives and Cut Waste
A combination of two technologies could vastly improve food safety
Safer Nuclear Reactors Are on the Way
Resilient fuels and innovative reactors could enable a resurgence of nuclear power
DNA Data Storage Is Closer Than You Think
Life’s information-storage system is being adapted to handle massive amounts of information
Utility-Scale Energy Storage Will Enable a Renewable Grid
A roadblock to sustainable energy solutions is coming unstuck
