In a world where late nights and early mornings have become the norm, sleep has become a luxury rather than a necessity. The ...

The worst case economic loss from bad storms from climate change is 2-3% global GDP loss but the economic damage from lost population will be 20-30% GDP loss. $5.6 trillion would only be about 2% loss ...

The research, published in the British Journal of Ophthalmology, predicts that by 2050, some 740 million children and teenagers could be affected by myopia. “It is crucial to recognize that myopia may ...

As Medscape marks its 30th anniversary, we are collaborating with physicians, scientists, and futurists from around the globe to boldly envision the future of medicine in the year 2050.

The call for entries for The Medscape 2050 Challenge is now closed. Thank you to all the medical students, researchers, and visionaries who submitted their innovative ideas about the future of ...

A map created by Climate Central, an organization of scientists and journalists focused on studying the impacts of climate change, shows what the future may hold for coastal communities as sea ...

D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser said while her city may be experiencing challenging times, she’s bullish on its future. Bowser kicked off the District’s work on D.C. 2050, the comprehensive plan that ...