The phrase "scientific advances" refers to the progress or breakthroughs made in scientific knowledge or technologies that bring about new discoveries or improvements. Full definition
We must communicate better... on the benefits of scientific advances and also on their risks. (sciencemag.org)
However, recent scientific advances in the realm of the quantum world have shown that there comes a point when objective testing and validity is no longer possible. (faith.org.uk)
Course work includes the latest scientific advances in medicine and surgery. (swtvmc.com)