A very important technological advance occurred in the 1660s, centred in Bologna.

Other important advances occurred in the technical field.

When we identify the mistakes and push to correct them, then advances occur.

This timeframe could be way off, of course, but as Wade notes (p. 57), big advances often occur much sooner than most experts expect.

But further analysis by the institute showed that the advances had occurred largely in academic fields like earth science and environmental studies.

Over the last few years, some advances in dragline systems and methodologies have occurred.

The earliest advances occurred in the development of earth pressure theories for the construction of retaining walls.

Officials familiar with the plans said the hall would be designed with the latest technology and the flexibility to upgrade equipment as advances occur.

Much like Moore's law, every decade there is a doubling of progress and therefore technological advances will occur exponentially.

Appreciable advances in science, history, geography, philosophy and grammar occurred during the Caliphate.