The Washington Post is reporting that it recently looked back at a 50-year-old forecast by its former science editor, Thomas O’Toole, who pictured life in 2026. The Post said O’Toole accurately predicted several innovations. It highlighted his forecasts for advancements such as gene editing, deep-sea mining and the development of nuclear-powered artificial hearts. The article examined what O’Toole "got right" from his predictions made half a century ago.
