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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.
Scientists develop surfaces that trick bacteria, thwarting deadly biofilms
A breakthrough in material science reveals how microscopic surface textures can trick bacteria into self-lubricating, preventing the formation of dangerous biofilms on medical plastics.
A ‘printing press’ for optics: Researchers create lenses that shift light’s color
For the first time, researchers have created a single flat lens that can focus light to a sharp point and change its color, converting invisible infrared light into a visible beam.
Why Your Camera’s Color Settings Are Backwards
The color temperature setting in a camera isn't designed to add color to your image; it's designed to compensate for the color of the light in your environment.
Fingernail-sized spectrometer could bring lab-grade analysis to smartphones
At a Glance Researchers from the Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST) have developed an ultra-compact,…
What could have caused the Air India crash? An expert examines the proposed failure scenarios
Ali Elham, University of Southampton The recent crash of an Air India Boeing 787 Dreamliner in Ahmedabad has…
Scientists develop a ‘prism for sound,’ turning noise into an acoustic rainbow
Researchers have developed a novel device that splits a mix of sounds into its constituent frequencies, essentially creating an “acoustic rainbow.”
Physicists discover astatine-188, the heaviest known proton-emitting nucleus
At a Glance An international team of physicists has announced the discovery of astatine-188 188At, a new atomic…
A new spin on memory: Physicists find magnet that could slash computing energy use
Researchers have demonstrated a new form of magnetism that can be switched with a small voltage, a key breakthrough for developing ultra-efficient spintronic memory.
Windows are the No. 1 human threat to birds – an ecologist shares some simple steps to reduce collisions
Birds are drawn to the mirror effect of windows. That can turn deadly when they think they see…
How was the wheel invented? Computer simulations reveal the unlikely birth of a world-changing technology nearly 6,000 years ago
The assumption was that the wheel evolved from wooden rollers. Tetra Images via Getty Images Kai James, Georgia…