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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.
Heatwave: why extreme weather forecasts have improved so much
Neil Hall/EPA Rob Thompson, University of Reading The UK has recorded its hottest ever temperature, passing 40℃ for…
Why pineapple leaves are a promising candidate to replace plastic materials used in single-use masks
(Istock) Dwi Umi Siswanti, Universitas Gadjah Mada and Tiara Putri, Universitas Gadjah Mada The COVID-19 pandemic has led…
Can We Humans Ever Leave the Solar System?
Science fiction makes it look easy, but make no mistake: travelling to even the nearest planet takes a…
James Webb telescope: a scientist explains what its first, amazing images show – and how it will change astronomy
A star forming region in the Milky Way. NASA, ESA, CSA, and STScI Martin Barstow, University of Leicester…
Listening to asthma and COPD: An AI-powered wearable could monitor respiratory health
Even with optimal treatment, asthma and COPD patients encounter unpredictable flareups of their conditions, which can become life-threatening…
Five of the world’s tiniest robots
The RoboFly. University of Washington Joao Filipe Ferreira, Nottingham Trent University Allow me to take you on a…
What are digital twins? A pair of computer modeling experts explain
A digital twin attempts to capture every aspect of a real thing, including up-to-the-moment changes. lambada/E+ via Getty…
The Technological Marvel That Is the Piano (And an Automated One For Good Measure)
It’s been hundreds of years since its inception, and yet the piano continues to amaze both the musically…
New Plywood Glue Substitute Is Derived From Sugars and Citric Acid
Some home decor enthusiasts prefer to use more natural-looking implements in their designs, which are bound to include…
We’ve created a device that could allow instant disease diagnosis – while fitting inside your phone lens
Shutterstock Lukas Wesemann, The University of Melbourne Infectious diseases such as malaria remain a leading cause of death…