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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.
The Truth About Commercial Airplanes
Despite not being locked, airplane doors cannot be opened mid-flight due to the significant pressure difference between the…
5 lessons from ancient civilizations for keeping homes cool in hot, dry climates
Aghazadeh Mansion, a national historic site in Iran, was built with elaborate wind towers and other natural cooling…
2 solar probes are helping researchers understand what phenomenon powers the solar wind
This artist’s rendition shows NASA’s Parker Solar Probe approaching the Sun. Steve Gribben/Johns Hopkins APL/NASA via AP Yeimy…
Aluminium foil that can clean water: we’ve developed a coating which attracts and traps dangerous microbes
John Fredricks/NurPhoto Taufiq Ihsan, Universitas Andalas More than 2 billion people around the world do not have access…
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…