Scenarios about 'scientific breakthroughs'
Scientific breakthroughs are transformative discoveries or innovations that fundamentally change our understanding of the natural world or enable significant technological advancement. Throughout history, from the discovery of penicillin to quantum physics, these pivotal moments have altered the trajectory of human development and opened new possibilities for society. In alternate history scenarios, divergent scientific breakthroughs often serve as critical points of departure, creating worlds with dramatically different technological capabilities and social structures.
What If Nuclear Fusion Was Achieved Earlier?
Exploring the alternate timeline where practical nuclear fusion power was successfully developed in the 1970s, transforming global energy production, geopolitics, and environmental outcomes throughout the late 20th and early 21st centuries.
What If The James Webb Space Telescope Deployment Failed?
Exploring the alternate timeline where NASA's most ambitious space observatory experienced a catastrophic deployment failure, altering the trajectory of 21st century astronomy and space exploration.