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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 100-Year-Old Math Feud That Invented The Future
Find out how a bitter 100-year-old feud between two Russian mathematicians unexpectedly led to the creation of a mathematical tool that now powers everything from nuclear physics and Google Search to modern artificial intelligence.
Your phone is covered in germs: a tech expert explains how to clean it without doing damage
nikkimeel/Shutterstock Meena Jha, CQUniversity Australia We wash our hands, sanitise shopping trolleys and wipe down cafe tables. But…
AI helps solve Papua New Guinean genetic origin mystery
A new study finds the unique genetics of Papua New Guineans stem from a population bottleneck, not a separate 'Out of Africa' migration.
Finding the Most Complicated Lock Pattern
The quest to find the most complex lock pattern possible uncovers a hidden world of mathematical principles and an infinite number of solutions.
‘Are you joking, mate?’ AI doesn’t get sarcasm in non-American varieties of English
Emily Morter/Unsplash Aditya Joshi, UNSW Sydney In 2018, my Australian co-worker asked me, “Hey, how are you going?”.…
Scientists teleport quantum bit to solid memory
In a first-of-its-kind experiment, scientists have teleported quantum information from a telecom-wavelength photon directly to a solid-state quantum memory.
Five reasons why driverless cars probably won’t take over your street any time soon
Karolis Kavolelis/Shutterstock Seyed Toliyat, University of Stirling The UK government has launched a consultation on driverless cars, ahead…
More people are considering AI lovers, and we shouldn’t judge
Neil McArthur, University of Manitoba People are falling in love with their chatbots. There are now dozens of…
The Viewpoint: Scientists Create Self-Replicating DNA Nanorobots with Potential for Targeted Cancer Treatment
A breakthrough in nanotechnology has produced tiny, self-replicating robots made from DNA with the potential to revolutionize medicine.
Study: AI assisted in over 13% of 2024 science papers
An analysis of vocabulary trends in 15 million scientific abstracts suggests large language models have had an unprecedented impact on academic writing, influencing at least 13.5% of papers published in 2024.