Innovations can often stem from deliberate experimentation, but sometimes the world’s most impactful discoveries come entirely by accident. From life-saving medical breakthroughs to household staples, these unexpected inventions have shaped the way we live today.
A source of inspiration for a long time, science fiction often foretells futuristic technologies and ideas before they are made. Writers have dreamed of everything from flying cars to artificial intelligence; shockingly, many of their ideas have come true.
Medicine is changing quickly, and there have been many breakthroughs that look like they will completely change healthcare. These improvements could lead to new medicines, better quality of life, and even cures for diseases thought to be incurable.