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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.
Scientists say 7 senses may be optimal for memory
A new mathematical model of memory suggests that seven senses, not five, may be the optimal number for maximizing learning and knowledge retention, with significant implications for AI.
New EV battery charges in 12 min, offers 800 km range
A novel liquid electrolyte that suppresses dendrite growth has enabled a breakthrough in lithium-metal batteries, promising electric vehicles a 12-minute fast charge and an 800 km range.
New MoS₂ neuron mimics human eye’s light adaptation
Scientists have created a new brain-inspired neuron using ultrathin molybdenum disulfide that successfully mimics the human eye’s ability to adapt to light, paving the way for more efficient AI.
Social media is teaching children how to use AI. How can teachers keep up?
Johanathan Woodworth, Mount Saint Vincent University Artificial intelligence (AI) is reshaping how students write essays, practise languages and…
New AI uses light to create images with nearly zero power
Scientists have developed a groundbreaking AI image generator that operates on light instead of electricity, providing a nearly zero-power solution to AI's increasing energy demands.
New 6G chip hits record 100 Gbps wireless speeds
A new "all-frequency" 6G chip leverages integrated photonics to deliver speeds over 100 Gbps, paving the way for next-generation wireless communication.
MIT study reveals secrets to solar’s 99% cost drop
A new MIT study details how a diverse network of innovations, many from outside the solar sector, fueled the dramatic 99% cost reduction in photovoltaic systems.
AI is transforming weather forecasting − and that could be a game changer for farmers around the world
Weather forecasts help farmers figure out when to plant, where to use fertilizer and much more. Maitreya Shah/Studio…
Solar trees can save 99% of forests, study finds
New research published in Scientific Reports demonstrates that innovative solar trees can generate as much power as conventional solar farms while saving 99 percent of forest ecosystems from destruction.
New age-gating laws aimed at making the internet safer actually threaten free speech
Neil McArthur, University of Manitoba The United Kingdom recently launched a broad system of age verification that requires…