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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.
The cost of casting animals as heroes and villains in conservation science
When species are described as ‘destructive’ or ‘harmful’ without sufficient context, it can shape how people perceive and…
Why you can’t tie knots in four dimensions
John M Lund Photography Inc / Getty Images Zsuzsanna Dancso, University of Sydney We all know we live…
Molecules found in Martian rock hint at ancient life – new study
Kevin Olsen, University of Oxford A new study of carbon-based molecules in a Martian rock offers new hints…
Developing lab-grown human cartilage… using apples
Astonishing but true: apples are one of the latest plant-based materials tissue engineers are experimenting with to create…
Winter Olympians often compete in freezing temperatures – physiology and advances in materials science help keep them warm
The 2026 Milan Cortina Winter Olympics promise relatively mild – but still chilly – temperatures compared to past…
From ski jumps and sliding bobsleds to engineering snow, here are 5 essential reads on the science of the Winter Olympics
The 2026 Winter Olympics will be held in Milan and Cortina d’Ampezzo, Italy. AP Photo/Hassan Ammar Mary Magnuson,…
Can we use bees as a model of intelligent alien life to develop interstellar communication?
Scarlett Howard Scarlett Howard, Monash University; Adrian Dyer, Monash University, and Andrew Greentree, RMIT University Humans have always…
Chemistry is stuck in the dark ages – ‘chemputation’ can bring it into the digital world
In Chemify’s laboratories, AI-proposed molecules are compiled into chemical code which robots execute and test in real time.…
What actually is fire? A physicist explains
Pixabay/Pexels Emma Brown, CQUniversity Australia Fire is an ancient technology that has helped shape human evolution. Our ancestors…
Jigsaw puzzles help make mathematics learning more active and fun
Francis Duah, Toronto Metropolitan University Holidays bring celebration, rest and, for many families, long stretches of indoor time.…