A Visual History of the Future

Decades ago, artists’ imaginings formed high expectations about the world to come. Were these just fantasies–or was it the work of pioneers whose visions of the future actually helped to shape it?
Darren Garrett

The Roots of an Epidemic

From apartheid labor policies to everyday sexism, socio-political issues influence the spread of TB disease and the effectiveness of health responses. To tackle the epidemic, we need systemic changes.
Paula Akugizibwe

Disability Futures

We can’t think about the future-of health, of technology, of community-without centering disability; it cuts across every other kind of experience. Disability is central to all of our lives.
Kenny Fries

Beats: Space

Space is where we project our dreams–and our nightmares–of the future.

Beats: Food

Food structures our day, and food systems shape our world

Beats: Disability

“Disable” is an active verb, and disability describes the social and environmental barriers that prevent access just as much as an individual body’s physical reality.

Beats: Health

Access to health care is as much a matter of public policy as it is the size of a person’s pocketbook; within a doctor’s office, many factors affect the quality of treatment.

Could the Cities of the Future Take the Form of a Digital Swarm?

The built environment constantly reinvents itself–and “swarm cities” could be its next manifestation
Roy Christopher
5 min read

To Board a Cruise Ship–and Never Get Off

Meet the retirees who never stop moving.
Leigh Alexander
6 min read

Could 3D-Printing Food in Space Make Mars Travel Possible?

If and when humans land on Mars, 3D-printing technology could help us create a home.
Stephanie M. McPherson
4 min read