The coronavirus has sparked renewed interest in improving the quality of the air we breathe, specifically the air inside buildings. Although many are looking for short-term solutions that safely allow children to return to school and workers to get back to the office, innovations related to indoor air quality have the potential to yield substantial long-term benefits. - by Mark Niles

In September, SpaceX launched the first all civilian crew into space, and recently, William Shatner became the oldest person to visit space. With commercial space flights gaining momentum, what does the future of space tourism look like?

Fusion energy has long been a blue sky ideal of renewable, sustainable energy. It promises large amounts of energy made from readily available fuel and with far fewer safety concerns than current nuclear power plants. While the road to commercialization could take another couple of decades, the fusion industry is currently bursting with promises.

Interest in longevity and life extension is growing rapidly. Perhaps, the pandemic is providing even more people with the time and motivation to research how to live longer. However, the interest has risen as research has deepened our understanding of how to achieve longer life.

Quantum technologies have been building hype for well over 10 years. Finally, significant advances in the research are happening proving that these technologies are more than theoretical. How and when should society prepare for the impending changes from quantum technologies?