Applied Science
Applied Science is a Forge technology mod for 1.20.1 that adds a large set of processing machines, gadgets and quality-of-life items, all used on both client and server.
What it does
Most of the content is built around processing: a multitude of block entities handle creation, and a fairly sizeable set of gadgets covers mobility, utility, destruction and annihilation, with other kinds in between. Some of the stories in the mod are reached through the Analysis Station block entity, so players who want the full set need to use that machine.
Because the mod is client and server, the server and every player have to run it. The license is All rights reserved and the code is not open source. Forge is the only loader with files, and every release is for 1.20.1. The latest Forge file, 2.1-1.20.1, was published on 2026-08-27, and the first build dates from 2026-05-22. The author notes that a backup world is still recommended before adding the mod to an existing save.
Key features
Processing block entities
A multitude of block entities handle processing, with creation as one of the main chains of machines.
Gadgets for many tasks
Gadgets cover mobility, utility, destruction and annihilation, along with several new quality-of-life items.
Analysis Station stories
Some stories in the mod are accessed through the Analysis Station block entity.
Actively updated
The author keeps releasing updates and reads item suggestions left in comments, and the entries contain no AI-generated content.
Gallery
Compatibility
Latest build for each game version and loader.
Only full game releases are shown. This mod publishes no snapshot builds.
How it compares
Create: For Science! and For science! are both Forge files for 1.20.1 that add science-themed content, and both are client and server mods under All rights reserved. Create: Ore Processing is a Forge file for 1.20.1 with the same client and server environment, but it is released under the MIT License. BG2 Cut All is also a client and server Forge file for 1.20.1 under the MIT License. Applied Science is not open source, so its code is not available for reuse.
| Mod | Loaders | Game versions | Environment | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Applied Science | Forge | 1.20.1 | Client and server | 2026-08-27 |
| Create: For Science! | Forge | 1.20.1 | Client and server | 2024-09-07 |
| For science! | Forge | 1.20.1 | Client and server | 2023-12-28 |
| Create: Ore Processing | Forge | 1.20.1 | Client and server | 2025-05-27 |
| BG2 Cut All | Forge | 1.20.1 | Client and server | 2026-07-22 |
Questions
Which loader does Applied Science use?
Does the server need Applied Science?
In the catalog
Applied Science is one of 8,499 Technology mods on ModsFinder, and one of 4,122 Technology mods for Forge. 34,764 mods support Minecraft 1.20.1.
Similar mods
What the author says
Not to be confused with Applied Energistics, this is not an addon for it Do note that this mod has been tested, but a backup of your world is still recommended before adding it.
Official listing
- Modrinth page
- modrinth.com/mod/applied-science
- Owner
- spiderinthewalls
- Published
- 2026-05-22
- Updated on Modrinth
- 2026-08-27
- Facts verified
- 2026-10-15