2019 Edition: Environment

The first successful "Xenotransplantation" (pig heart to human) patient celebrates a two-year survival milestone.Part of the 61 Fun Facts: The 2025 Year of the ...czytaj dalej »

In February, Apple releases its $3,500 spatial computer, bringing high-end mixed reality to early adopters across the country.Part of the 61 Fun Facts: The 2024...czytaj dalej »

Introduction & Context: 2024 was a year of celestial wonders and political high-wire acts. Millions across North America looked up in awe as a total solar e...czytaj dalej »

"Meal-in-a-Bottle" (highly advanced nutritionally complete drinks) replaces the traditional lunch hour for many workers.Part of the 61 Fun Facts: The 2025 Year ...czytaj dalej »

Taylor Swift releases The Tortured Poets Department, shattering records by occupying the entire Top 14 spots on the Billboard Hot 100.Part of the 61 Fun Facts: ...czytaj dalej »

"Deepfake ID" theft becomes a major legal challenge, leading to the first widespread "Biometric Verification" laws.Part of the 61 Fun Facts: The 2025 Year of th...czytaj dalej »

The first "Carbon Capture" plant in the US reaches its goal of removing 1 million tons of CO2.Part of the 61 Fun Facts: The 2025 Year of the AI Assistant & The ...czytaj dalej »

Neuralink successfully implants its first brain chip in a human patient, allowing them to move a computer cursor with their mind.Part of the 61 Fun Facts: The 2...czytaj dalej »

Introduction & Context: 1997 was the year the world felt the first true tremors of the coming digital millennium. While the tragic loss of Princess Dia...czytaj dalej »

After President Joe Biden withdraws from the race in July, Vice President Kamala Harris steps in to face Donald Trump in a historic showdown.Part of the 61 Fun ...czytaj dalej »

Margaret Atwood releases The Testaments, the long-awaited sequel to The Handmaid’s Tale.read more »

Parasite premieres at film festivals, beginning its journey to becoming the first non-English film to win Best Picture.read more »

Introduction & Context: 2019 was a year of epic conclusions and viral absurdities. It was the year a simple photo...read more »

The "Woman Yelling at a Cat" meme becomes the most versatile and beloved image format of the year.read more »