But some modern inventions may also hold the key to saving species in the future.

Also, the idea of the "secular" is a modern invention.

Besides, the traditional family is itself a fairly modern invention.

The name is a relatively modern invention, the station being called that when it opened in 1873.

All this in less than 30 inches - and they are not even a modern invention.

People believe that the telephone bell is a modern invention.

Already we begin to forget how modern an invention is personal cleanliness.

Our distinction between the private and the public is a relatively modern invention.

Discussion question: What are some modern inventions which have appeared in your lifetime?

Others are more modern inventions made in the style of older dances.