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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.
Is your car a threat to national security? It can be – regardless of where it’s made
AlinStock/Shutterstock Dennis B. Desmond, University of the Sunshine Coast In April, US lawmakers urged President Joe Biden to…
CubeSats, the tiniest of satellites, are changing the way we explore the solar system
Mustafa Aksoy, University at Albany, State University of New York Most CubeSats weigh less than a bowling ball,…
The ESA’s Hera mission takes flight toward the asteroid deflected by NASA’s DART probe two years ago
Hera and its two CubeSats are leaving Earth on October 7th. ESA, CC BY The European Space Agency’s…
Data centre emissions are soaring – it’s AI or the climate
Jack Marley, The Conversation Artificial intelligence (AI) is curating your social media feed and giving you directions to…
AI has a stupid secret: we’re still not sure how to test for human levels of intelligence
Are you as smart as you say you are? Hakinmhan Andrew Rogoyski, University of Surrey Two of San…
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