Image Depicting Every Time Science Fiction Became Science Fact

This fantastic chart captures the most notable scientific fictions that became scientific facts.

On the left side, there is a list containing the date that the prediction was made, the individual who came up with the idea, and where they made their forecast. To the right, there is a list containing the date of the actual discovery and the years that elapsed between the prediction and the discovery. Of course, there are probably some that are missing.

We may never have our flying cars, but the future is here. From creating fully functioning artificial leaves to hacking the human brain, science made a lot of breakthroughs year after year.

Here is some science fictions that became science facts.