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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 in health care could save lives and money − but change won’t happen overnight
AI will help human physicians by analyzing patient data prior to surgery. Boy_Anupong/Moment via Getty Images Turgay Ayer,…
AI helps decipher lost Babylonian hymn praising ancient city
At a Glance Researchers have unveiled a previously unknown Babylonian hymn, lost to history for millennia, that offers…
Playing Snake on a Screen Made of Water
In a stunning fusion of science and nostalgia, a creator built video games where the pixels are not on a screen—they are actual, controllable droplets of water.
Scientists flip quantum switch for terahertz-speed electronics
Scientists have discovered a way to switch a quantum material between an insulator and a conductor on demand, a breakthrough that could lead to electronics 1,000 times faster.
What makes a good AI prompt? Here are 4 expert tips
FOTOSPLASH/Shutterstock Sandra Peter, University of Sydney and Kai Riemer, University of Sydney “And do you work well with…
Five surprising facts about AI chatbots that can help you make better use of them
Published: June 27, 2025 5.11pm BST Robert Way / Shutterstock Çağatay Yıldız, University of Tübingen AI chatbots have…
MIT researchers say using ChatGPT can rot your brain. The truth is a little more complicated
Rroselavy / Shutterstock Vitomir Kovanovic, University of South Australia and Rebecca Marrone, University of South Australia Since ChatGPT…
How do sleep trackers work, and are they worth it? A sleep scientist breaks it down
Dean J. Miller, CQUniversity Australia Many smartwatches, fitness and wellness trackers now offer sleep tracking among their many…
Scientists use quantum algorithm to simulate 8 billion light particles
A new study proves quantum computers have a distinct advantage in simulating complex optical systems, a task considered impossible for today's supercomputers.
To advance quantum computing, ‘we can’t continue to copy and paste,’ scientists warn
A comprehensive new review explains the "barren plateau" phenomenon stalling quantum algorithms and calls for innovative, quantum-native approaches to overcome one of the field's most significant hurdles.