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It took nearly 6,400 years to go from the simple wheel to the first automobile, but only two decades from the first car to roll off the assembly line to the first aircraft to take to the skies. Such rapid developments in quality of life can only be attributed to the human spirit, an unstoppable force always in pursuit of improvement. Join Modern Sciences in celebrating the spirit of human ingenuity through its engineering feats.
A brief history of time – as told by a watchmaker
Mikhail Leonov/Shutterstock Jaq Prendergast, Birmingham City University I once restored a 1950s timepiece for a customer who waxed…
How scientists are helping plants get the most out of photosynthesis
italianestro/Shutterstock Jonathan Menary, University of Oxford; Sebastian Fuller, University of Oxford, and Stefan Schillberg, Fraunhofer IME Photosynthesis is…
How To Prepare For Earthquakes
The work in this facility goes beyond preventing building collapse; they are also working on preventing functional loss,…
Seeing an Engine (From the Outside In)
The video showcases the four-stroke cycle of an internal combustion engine: intake, compression, power, and exhaust.
What’s a “Dyson Sphere?”
Theoretically, building something that maximizes just how much energy we can take from the Sun is possible. But…
Advancements in AI and Fiber Optics Transform Data Center Communication
At a Glance Recent advancements in artificial intelligence (AI) and large language models have increased demand for data…
What Engineers Are Thinking Up to Curb Our Climate Crisis
Scientists, policymakers, and entrepreneurs envision a net zero future where we can store billions of tons of greenhouse…
Origami-Inspired Materials Show Promise for Advanced Metamaterials, Study Finds
At a Glance Origami, the art of paper folding, has long been associated with child’s play and the…
Modern Rails Aren’t So Noisy Anymore. Why?
A specific component found in modern rails eliminates the need for joints in the tracks, reducing maintenance costs…
Why dimming the Sun would be an effective tool in the fight against climate change
Peter Irvine, UCL It’s becoming increasingly clear that we will fail to meet our climate goals. We were…