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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.
AI companies want copyright exemption, but the arts minister says there are ‘no plans’ to weaken these laws. What’s going on?
John Potts, Macquarie University “We have copyright laws,” said arts minister Tony Burke last week. “We have no…
‘Neglected’ particle unlocks quantum computing power
By rescuing a discarded mathematical object to create a new type of anyon, scientists have found a way to achieve universal quantum computation through braiding alone.
The Viewpoint: Who wrote the Bible? A new AI model offers statistical clues
A new AI tool reveals the linguistic fingerprints of the Bible’s anonymous authors, offering a robust, data-driven approach to solving one of history’s oldest literary mysteries.
Is AI coming for your creative job? Maybe not – with some human intervention
The AI robot, Ai-Da, at a United Nations summit with its paintings, which sold for US$1 million. 2025…
How Lava Lamps Protect the Internet
Our most sensitive digital information is protected by harnessing the chaotic behavior of systems like lava lamps, thereby solving the critical problem that computers, by their very nature, cannot be truly random.
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?”.…