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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.
Room-temperature superconductors could revolutionize electronics – an electrical engineer explains the materials’ potential
Room-temperature superconductors could make high-speed maglev trains more practical. Visual China Group via Getty Images Massoud Pedram, University…
The World’s Strongest Magnet
Florida’s National High Magnetic Field Laboratory currently houses the world’s strongest magnet laboratory—so strong that even nonmagnetic objects…
The Promise—And Threat—Of Quantum Computers
It’s been said that the future of computers will dive deep into quantum physics. True enough, there are…
Silver- and Silicone-Based Textiles Could Reduce Skin Lesions in Cancer Patients
Researchers have developed a reusable fabric that can help reduce the adverse effects of radiation therapy on the…
Study Shows Promising Results In Analyzing Pipeline Accidents Using “Petri Nets”
Pipeline accidents can have devastating consequences, from environmental damage to loss of life. In response to such incidents,…
Researchers Develop Efficient Algorithm for Generating 2D Meshes
Researchers have made a breakthrough in engineering simulations with their latest study, which focuses on creating two-dimensional structured…
New Study Develops Novel DC/AC Wiring Mathematical Model
Imagine using the electricity generated by solar panels without the need for expensive and time-consuming conversions from direct…
Carnegie Mellon’s “ALAN” Robot Learns to Explore and Complete Tasks Autonomously
Researchers at Carnegie Mellon University have developed a robot agent called ALAN that can autonomously explore unfamiliar environments…
The enzyme that could help make energy dreams come true
The enzyme in question is called Huc (pronounced “Huck”). It’s made by bacteria, and helps them with growth and survival…
New Study Shows Promise for Cuprite As an Effective Antimicrobial Agent
Copper and copper oxides are commonly used for their bactericidal and antimicrobial properties in various medical and sanitary…