As humanity progresses, it expands to new frontiers in the search for new ground to break, looking for new ways to develop. Humans are terrestrial beings, but our never-ending pursuit for knowledge and resources has led us to below the surface and beyond the boundaries of the sky. The areas of biological research that are in vogue have consequently shifted to exploring the depths oceans and the vastness of space. As we aim to move towards a future full of growth opportunities that is also in harmony with nature, it is important to explore the current status of futuristic research in our oceans and the space, as well as the opportunities they present in the future.

The oceans make up the majority of the surface on earth, and a staggering amount of it is as yet unexplored. From ocean life to the way the tides move to the rise and fall in the temperature, pH and sea levels, everything we do directly impacts oceans, which in turn impacts us. A futuristic marine research should aim to find ways to explore the flora and fauna of this world, while also looking for ways to extract sustainable sources of energy (as in tidal energy) and self-sustaining research centres.

Whether life as we know it exists outside of earth, or can exist if it were to be taken there, is a question that has captured people’s imaginations for ages. Space organisations around the world are taking huge strides in gthe direction of space research, both within our solar system and beyond. ISRO’s forays into space have been exemplary in terms of both insights gained and cost-effectiveness. The future holds projects like Gaganyaan, which promises great leaps and bounds in space research.

As we move forward, we must try to integrate progress and respect for nature into our endeavours, for only then can we truly develop and sustain in the long run.

Nandini Prasad

University/College name : Bhaskaracharya College of Applied Sciences