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The universe speaks to us in the form of numbers, and appears to us in myriad ways that we have yet to fully discover and understand. Modern Sciences pushes forward into modern-day discussion the different lenses through which we view the universe, and the language we use to commune with it—from beautiful patterns and equations brought forth by the best mathematicians to the latest discoveries that unravel the inner workings of our physical realm.
How do brains coordinate activity? From fruit flies to monkeys, we discovered this universal principle
whitehoune/Shutterstock Brandon Robert Munn, University of Sydney The brain is a marvel of efficiency, honed by thousands of…
How we discovered that the ocean’s surface absorbs much more CO₂ than previously thought
Measurements were taken from on board the royal research ship Discovery as it travelled through the North Atlantic…
Carl Sagan’s scientific legacy extends far beyond ‘Cosmos’
Carl Sagan at his Cornell University laboratory in Ithaca, N.Y., in 1974. Santi Visalli, Inc./Archive Photos via Getty…
Cells have more mini ‘organs’ than researchers thought − unbound by membranes, these rogue organelles challenge biology’s fundamentals
Specialized compartments within cells carry out specific functions. Christoph Burgstedt/Science Photo Library via Getty Images Allan Albig, Boise…
UCLA Chemists Break Centuries-Old Organic Chemistry Rule
At a Glance Chemists at UCLA have recently overturned a long-standing rule in organic chemistry that has been…
Rising electricity demand could bring Three Mile Island and other prematurely shuttered nuclear plants back to life
Steam billows from two cooling towers serving Unit 1 of the Three Mile Island nuclear plant in 2005.…
Toxic chemicals from Ohio train derailment lingered in buildings for months – here’s what our investigation found in East Palestine
A black plume of smoke spreads out from burning railcars. AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar Andrew J. Whelton, Purdue…
The World Was Built With This Chemical Reaction
The thermite reaction, discovered by Hans Goldschmidt in the late 1800s, releases immense heat, reaching temperatures over 2,000°C.…
Curious Kids: What does the edge of the universe look like?
Greg Rakozy/Shutterstock Sara Webb, Swinburne University of Technology What does the edge of the universe look like? Lily,…
The chemistry behind beer brewing is still shrouded in mystery, but tiny microfluidic chips could change that
Katherine Elvira, University of Victoria As the brewing industry expands and new beer styles, such as hazy pale…