10 breakthrough technologies in 2016

Reusable missiles, self-driving cars, immune intervention techniques are just a few of the many technologies that can change the world in the near future.

Immune system interference

In 2011, biotechnology company Cellectics, France, began developing a method to control T cells, the culprit that destroyed the human immune system.The T cells can be taken from the patient's blood, and then the scientists will proceed to modify the DNA on this T-cell so that they return to destroy the original T cells in the patient's body.This technique has been tested and helped heal 300 cancer patients.However, this is just the beginning.In addition to cancer, multiple sclerosis and HIV can be cured by the technique, according to MIT Technology Reviews.(Photo: Ars Technica).

Editing plant genes

Demand for food is on the rise, especially as the world population is expected to reach 10 billion by 2050 while unusual climate change causes desertification of agricultural land in many places. gender.A new technology called CRISPR is being used by scientists in the UK, South Korea, the US and China to modify the genes of crops, helping to improve productivity and increase resistance to pests and diseases. drought.The technology has low cost, high accuracy, does not cause dangerous mutations for humans.CRISPR is expected to be the key to starting high-tech agriculture in the future.(Photo: Wordpress).

Conversation interface

Technology giants such as Google, Facebook, Apple and Baidu are developing a breakthrough technology called Conversation Interface.This is a technology based on voice recognition, understanding and language processing techniques for people to interact with smart devices via voice.In China alone in 2014, there were 557 million people using the internet via handheld devices such as phones and tablets, accounting for 86% of all internet users.Replacing voice buttons not only saves time but promises to change the concept of smartphones in the future.(Photo: Wordpress).

Reusable rockets

Thousands of missiles were launched into space to perform various tasks and before 2015, all were destroyed as soon as the mission was completed.However, in November and December of last year, the two leading US space technology companies, Blue Origin and SpaceX, successfully controlled the missile to return to the launch pad after performing the task. , recharge and get ready for the next flight.This technology significantly reduces the cost of each rocket launch and opens a new era, allowing people to make cheap flights into space.(Photo: Wired).

Smart robot

Many jobs need robots to release labor and reduce risks such as packing items, helping patients not move, or supporting the army in the battlefield.However, the current generation of robots has not been able to meet the demand because they have not yet recognized and dealt with common problems.In order for the robot to handle situations such as minor incidents or new objects appear, they need to have pre-programmed data installed.Robots can also gain experience and share with each other to form the process of collecting and processing huge data like humans.Scientists in the US and Germany have succeeded in sharing the knowledge of robots through cloud computing, and other robots can update their use when needed.In the next 3 to 5 years, this intelligent robot generation can handle all situations with experience shared through a common database without the same programming.(Photo: Wordpress).

DNA database on Apple Store

The genome contains information about the health and physical characteristics of each body.Currently, in addition to using to determine bloodline, the value of DNA has not been rationally utilized.Helix, a company in San Francisco, USA, has built a smartphone application that allows users to retrieve information from their DNA, including diseases they can carry or get in the future. hybrid(Photo: Tech Insider).

High efficiency solar energy

A $ 750 million SolarCity solar plant will go into operation next year in the US, generating one billion watts per year.SolarCity's solar system installation costs US $ 2.84 per watt, down from US $ 4.73 in 2012. Prices plummeted as the company installed high-performance solar cell technology. more, producing large amounts of electricity, and simpler production processes.As expected, the price will fall to $ 2.50 in 2017, when solar energy can be competitive with fossil fuel energy today.(Photo: Gannett).

Slack software

An office software called Slack with over 2 million uses per day after less than 3 years of development has changed the way employees work.Slack allows users to chat or exchange information with colleagues via the internal chat room system, instead of email.Whether in the office or on the street, whether connected by phone or computer, users can use Slack to send data files in text, image, application, or financial data columns.Slack, an easy-to-use and friendly information exchange software, contributes to replacing the role of e-mail in office jobs and increasing work efficiency many times.(Photo: All Things D).

Tesla self-propelled vehicle

In October 2014, the US automaker Tesla launched a new sedan with a series of sensors hidden around the car.With an additional fee, customers will experience high-tech packages when information from Tesla sensors is processed and automatically controls the brakes to avoid accidents.A year later, Tesla launched a new car update with self-speed control, lane change, and self parking.Experts hope Tesla will soon release a more complete update that allows cars to autonomously operate in a variety of conditions.This technology is expected to reduce fatal car accidents in the near future.(Photo: Mashable).

Self-powered device

Current internet-connected devices are powered either in the form of batteries or directly from the outlet.However, American scientists have developed a technology that allows energy from radio waves and phone waves to charge internet-connected devices such as sensors and even cameras.In the near future, houses and cars will become smarter with devices such as motion sensors, fire sensors, light sensors, temperature sensors, and internet-connected security cameras for long. Far.(Photo: TBSTZ Blog).