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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.
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.…
Essential Scientific Calculators for Every Level: From Elementary to Professional Use
For students and professionals alike, having the right tools can make a difference when tackling complex math and…
From thoughts to words: How AI deciphers neural signals to help a man with ALS speak
Casey Harrell, who has ALS, works with a brain-computer interface to turn his thoughts into words. Nicholas Card…
Air pollution in South Africa: affordable new devices use AI to monitor hotspots in real time
Bruce Mellado, University of the Witwatersrand Air quality has become one of the most important public health issues…
AI helps lighten the load on the electric grid – without skimping on people’s energy use
Smart thermostats, batteries and AI could give people the best of both worlds: comfort and efficiency. RgStudio/E+ via…
For the Love of Science: Ten Must-Reads for Science Enthusiasts
It’s hard to disassociate the prospect of reading a “science” book with the notion of the task becoming…