The developing nations grow at an astonishing pace when compared to the developed world, however many of these countries survive on a rural diet.  As developing nations begin to prosper in the globalized economy, they begin to favor a meat heavy diet, but meat cannot catch up to the demand.  With aritificical meat on the rise, the Westernized diet of protein-rich eating may grow and grow as will waistlines around the world.
The Future of Meat:  Welcome To The In-Vitro Burger World
Coral reefs are becoming endangered, another thorn in the troubling oceanic fight for survival on the planet.  Studies of coral’s ability to shield themselves from harsh UV rays have led some scientists to investigate their and algae’s potential to aid in sunblocking compounds which may lead to a better sunblock for humans.
Using The Natural Wonder of Coral Reefs To Combat UV Rays
Open source technology has not stopped its inevitably sharp rise as how smart tech races its way around the world.  From video games to software to apps to everything else that lies in its path, being open simply propels our tech that much further.  Will this model work with housing?  Visit Wikihouse and see if you can construct your own house, on your own time, with your own hands.
Wikihouse Brings Open Source Construction To A Neighborhood Near You
Star Trek had a broad vision of the future with no sexism, money, or racism (unless you count Klingon, Romulan, Borg combat), and it’s ideas of tricorders, teleportation, and others that continue to astound and drive us to dream of a better future.  Holodecks, the simulated reality decks of the Star Trek universe may be getting closer to us if Microsoft has anything to do with it.  Systems thinkers must be happy.
Creating a Virtual Reality To Play In:  Microsoft and Holodecks