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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.
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…
Returning to Space With Destin Sandlin
Join us in an intimate window into one of Destin Sandlin’s recent talks in the 2023 von Braun…
Scientists have been researching superconductors for over a century, but they have yet to find one that works at room temperature − 3 essential reads
The search for the room-temperature superconductor continues. Charles O’Rear/Corbis Documentary via Getty Images Mary Magnuson, The Conversation If…
New Study Reveals Insights into the Electronic Structure of Aluminum Arsenide Alloy
Summary of: Electronic Structure and Forbidden Energy in AlAs Crystalline Alloy, by César Cabrera Arista et al At…
What’s In the Future for Flying Vehicles?
For an idealistic invention that’s seemingly the poster child of future technology as a whole, there isn’t much…