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Engineering innovations from the brightest minds helped shape our modern world—a world in which the most advanced in human technology is now literally within our grasp. Devices that used to fill a room can now fit inside our pockets. Naturally, it doesn’t stop there; here at Modern Sciences, we wish to show where it can go by showcasing the latest in technological developments from new and improved protocols to the latest in electronics and assistive technology.
Billions have been sunk into virtual reality. To make it worth it, the industry needs to grow beyond its walled gardens
While VR is still used primarily as a gaming device, it has the potential to move beyond the…
AI could make more work for us, instead of simplifying our lives
Demands associated with automation can create more work for humans. Shutterstock / metamorworks Barbara Ribeiro, University of Manchester…
Triangular Tanks? An Engineering Curiosity—And as Weird as They Sound
Just when you thought you’ve seen all that engineers have to offer: YouTube creator James Bruton continues his…
ChatGPT could be an effective and affordable tutor
Educational software has a long history, but chatbots could help students excel like never before. Fabio Principe /…
Faster-than-reflexes robo-boots boost balance
These boots were made for superhuman balance. Candler Hobbs, Georgia Institute of Techology Lena Ting, Emory University; Gregory…
Scientists Designed an AI-Powered Robot That Can Paint—Errors and All
Carnegie Mellon University‘s Robotics Institute has welcomed a new artist-in-residence called FRIDA, which is a robotic arm with…
Assembling a Satellite In a Few (Not-So-) Easy Steps
Any aspiring scientist wishing to study the stuff above Earth and beyond would likely have to find ways…
The future of flight in a net-zero-carbon world: 9 scenarios, lots of sustainable biofuel
Some airlines are already experimenting with sustainable aviation fuel. Michael H/Stone Collection/Getty Images Candelaria Bergero, University of California,…
Earthquake in Turkey and Syria: how satellites can help rescue efforts
Emilie Bronner, Centre national d’études spatiales (CNES) In disasters like the 7.8 magnitude earthquake and 7.5-magnitude aftershock that…
AI May Be Good at Math—But It Won’t Beat Math Experts
There’s been a big surge in AI-powered tools and tricks online recently, and it may appear to some…