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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.
Modern Science Needs Ancient Roman Lead—And That’s a Problem
A 2,000-year-old Roman shipwreck off the coast of Sardinia, carrying over 30 metric tons of lead ingots, has…
Camels Against Cancer
Camel nanobodies, a smaller and simpler type of antibody, offer significant advantages over traditional antibodies. They can reach…
Squid have tiny teeth in their suckers – scientists could use their unique properties to make self-healing materials
An electron-microscopy image of the teeth inside a squid sucker. Abdon Pena-Francesch Abdon Pena-Francesch, University of Michigan When…
Exploring STEM Through Play: Science-Themed Board Games for the Curious Mind
For those unfamiliar, STEM board games take learning beyond traditional classrooms by immersing players in hands-on experiences that…
New Biotech Method Boosts Vitamin B12 in Spirulina, Offering Sustainable Alternative to Beef
At a Glance A new study published in Discover Food highlights a breakthrough in addressing vitamin B12 deficiency…
Analog vs. Digital Sound Face-off
The difference between analog and digital music lies in how sound waves are recorded and played back. Analog…
Smaller and Smaller Bikes
Inspired by a fun moment with his kids, the creator embarked on a mission to build the world’s…
Good flooding? Scientists use rice cultivation to preserve soil in Florida’s Everglades Agricultural Area
Growing rice can slow soil loss and the lowering of surface elevation. Frank Bienewald/Getty Images Jehangir Bhadha, University…
AI helps lighten the load on the electric grid – without skimping on people’s energy use
Smart thermostats, batteries and AI could give people the best of both worlds: comfort and efficiency. RgStudio/E+ via…
A common parasite could one day deliver drugs to the brain − how scientists are turning Toxoplasma gondii from foe into friend
Toxoplasma is often transmitted to people from contaminated food or cat feces. Dr_Microbe/iStock via Getty Images Plus Bill…