science and technology

astonishing, marvelous, astounding, phenomenal, tremendous

modern, contemporary

technical

scientific

To improve (in reference to a society's technological capability or general quality of life). / To advance in proficiency; to make progress in the development of a skill.

progress; improvements in social welfare. / Personal progress, usually in the development of a skill.

a marvel, a wonder

modern times, variously described as encompassing the Renaissance, the Age of Discovery, the Reformation and the rise of modern capitalism; or from the Meiji Restoration to the end of the Pacific War, which is then followed by 現代 (gendai)

technology; technique; technical