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2050 Rabat

Morocco’s location close to the Equator made it possible to construct a compact spaceport not far from Marrakesh. It is used mostly to transport astronauts and cargo to asteroids. Civil flights also depart from the orbit; there is always entertainment there, as well as excursions, study, and exploration

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PE without sweating

Some designs made for space can descend to Earth. In 2040, a suit first created to support astronauts in zero-G was adapted for medical conditions on the ground. In addition to pressure and atmosphere, the suit uses electric current impulses to contract individual muscles, or muscle groups, according

# gadgets # human # sport

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An asteroid base

By 2040, the international community has concluded that using nonrenewable resources is irrational. The first kind of asteroid to be mined was of the carbonaceous variety, to get water that can keep astronauts alive, or be used to create rocket fuel. Later, explorers prospected dozens of other varieties

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Underwater power stations use geothermal energy. Water penetrates into tectonic faults and heats up to high temperatures using the Earth’s natural heat. Underwater geysers are formed this way, as well as hot geothermal lakes and currents. Their warmth is used for warming houses and buildings and

# energy # nature

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Deep-water researchers continue to discover new types of seaweed. One of them — “Green soylent” — turns out to be nourishing and tasty. Residents of the underwater city not only provide food for themselves now, but also send some of their harvest to the surface. Seaweed becomes

# food # nature

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To work at great depths, deep-sea divers use pressure suits with built-in biomechanical exoskeletons. A durable carcass made of nanomaterials can protect individuals from high pressure. It also helps them feel stronger by augmenting their movements. The suit maintains a stable body temperature, compensating

# biotech # work

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Plankton is actively used to provide vital resources for the underwater city. The characteristics of already known microorganisms are genetically adapted, and new species are created. Thanks to the active usage of biotechnology, the city’s power consumption decreases considerably. A special kind

# biotech # nature

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2050 Rabat

Reserves of fresh water have increased by so much that urbanists have finally decided to use this opportunity to turn Moroccan cities into desert oases. The “Urban Garden” program has been launched at the state level: All architects are required to include in their projects green

# city # nature

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Getting electricity using solar batteries was popular in Morocco even back in the early 21st century. Now scientists are using electricity to freshen and clean seawater. As it turns out, the method is simple, inexpensive, and very effective. Salt water goes through a fine-pored panel between two electrodes.

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An underwater city

The first underwater city is built near Rabat (in the Atlantic Ocean) in 2040. The city is named after Jacques-Yves Cousteau. The majority of the city’s population is scientists and engineers. They have two important goals. The first is to find a way out of the phosphate crisis by exploring underwater

# city # construction # energy # society

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A new method of construction emerges in the middle of the 21st century. Instead of humans and cumbersome machines, genetically modified bacteria are now working at construction sites. This method is called bio-3D-printing. The tiny “builders” move along an initially defined route, leaving

# construction # nature

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Eastern culture and traditional Muslim architecture remain popular in Morocco. A variety of arches — round or with sharp tops, twisting floral and complex geometric ornaments, unusually bright tiles —decorate modern residential buildings and business centers. Dozens of modern skyscrapers

# city # construction

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Morocco had a revolution in the middle of the 21st century. And the king itself organised it - he was the first in the world to transfer most of his power to an artificial intelligence. The system is called «Malaika» - in Islam it is a name of an invisible intelligent creature that carries

# AI # government

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By early 2050, Rabat Column is the tallest skyscraper in the world. It can be seen from Tangiers to Gibraltar. Its unusual height inspired engineers to forgo a typical elevator system for a vertical high-speed monorail along the exterior of the building, connecting with a public transportation network

# construction # energy # entertainment

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Charging fashion

Moroccans are also very particular when it comes to traditions in clothing. But even if the appearance of traditional clothing items remains the same, their qualities change drastically, thanks to technology. For example, the djellaba, a traditional Berber robe, is still long, loose, and hooded, and

# beauty # clothing # threats

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Water and wind catchers

Cute but old-fashioned wind turbines are replaced by more advanced wind generators. These towers are shaped like huge cyclone funnels. They reach higher than the clouds and can use the strong winds present at great heights. The air inside the tower is accelerated by pressure differences, and this increases

# energy # nature # society

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The future of Morocco

In 2030, all phosphate reserves used for agricultural fertilization in the world are running out. The phosphate crisis is worse than the oil crises of the 20th century. Iraq and Algeria, large players in the phosphate market, drastically reduce their mining in an attempt to control prices. The

# city # government # nature # space

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