Pick an up-and-coming technology or scientific discovery that interests you that has been introduced in the last decade. Keeping in mind cultural factors (social values/priorities, politics, economy, technology, regulation, etc.) answer the following:

• Give a brief background on your subject of research. Is your subject purely science or technology? What is the basis of your decision?
• Has science had an impact on the development of this technology? If so, what sciences and how?

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• Has technology had an impact on this scientific breakthrough? If so, what technologies and how?
• What social factors have had a hand in the development of this technology or scientific breakthrough? Based on these factors, do you think it has a future?
• What could be done to advance its progress?

Support your position using appropriate sources that are properly cited.