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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.
The chemistry behind beer brewing is still shrouded in mystery, but tiny microfluidic chips could change that
Katherine Elvira, University of Victoria As the brewing industry expands and new beer styles, such as hazy pale…
The Secret of QR Codes
Initially criticized for being unattractive and inconvenient, QR codes have become ubiquitous due to their usefulness. They are…
Meta has launched the world’s ‘most advanced’ glasses. Will they replace smartphones?
Martie-Louise Verreynne, The University of Queensland Humans are increasingly engaging with wearable technology as it becomes more adaptable…
Hacking a Phone—Without Touching It
Derek Muller, of Veritasium fame, collaborated with cybersecurity experts to intercept a fellow creator’s phone calls and two-factor…
Meta’s AI-powered smart glasses raise concerns about privacy and user data
Victoria (Vicky) McArthur, Carleton University
Nobel Prize in Chemistry 2024 Awarded for Innovations in Protein Research
(Featured image: Ill. Niklas Elmehed © Nobel Prize Outreach) At a Glance On October 9, 2024, the Royal…
Researchers Honor Nobel Physics Laureates for Contributions to Neural Networks
(Featured image: Ill. Niklas Elmehed © Nobel Prize Outreach) At a Glance This year’s Nobel Prize in Physics…
Paralympics showcase high-tech prosthetics, but for many people with limb loss, access to prostheses looks quite different
Alfiya Battalova, Royal Roads University; Brittany Pousett, University of British Columbia; Kassi Welch, University of British Columbia, and…
The Best Hands-On STEM Kits for Young Minds
STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) toys have become an increasingly popular way for children to learn through…
Tiny robots and AI algorithms could help to craft material solutions for cleaner environments
Air pollution is a global problem, but scientists are investigating new materials that could help clean it up.…