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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.
ChatGPT struggles with Wordle puzzles, which says a lot about how it works
shutterstock. Shutterstock Michael G. Madden, University of Galway The AI chatbot known as ChatGPT, developed by the company…
The Promise—And Threat—Of Quantum Computers
It’s been said that the future of computers will dive deep into quantum physics. True enough, there are…
Scientists are using machine learning to forecast bird migration and identify birds in flight by their calls
Sandhill cranes flying above the Platte River in Nebraska. shannonpatrick17/Flickr, CC BY Miguel Jimenez, Colorado State University With…
Printing Deliciousness: The Future of Cooking with 3D Food Printers
Researchers at Columbia University‘s Creative Machines Lab are exploring the potential of 3D-printed food to replace traditional cooking…
How to use free satellite data to monitor natural disasters and environmental changes
Over 8,000 satellites are orbiting Earth today, capturing images like this, of the Louisiana coast. NASA Earth Observatory…
Study Warns of Prevalence of Errors and Inconsistencies in Electronic Spreadsheets
According to a recent study, the reliability of computer-based mathematical calculations and projections is more critical than ever.…
Carnegie Mellon’s “ALAN” Robot Learns to Explore and Complete Tasks Autonomously
Researchers at Carnegie Mellon University have developed a robot agent called ALAN that can autonomously explore unfamiliar environments…
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…