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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.
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.…
Why mangoes fall before they’re ripe – and how science is helping them hang on
Photo by Boris Izmaylov on Unsplash Sophie Jones, The University of Queensland Ever wondered why your mango tree…
Is postmodernism wrecking science? In a provocative book, scientists weigh the evidence
Fiona Helen Panther, The University of Western Australia Science may be a tried and tested way of knowing…
How are dark matter and antimatter different?
Spiral galaxies, like Messier 77 shown here, helped astronomers learn about the existence of dark matter. NASA, ESA…
Why we remember the source of an opinion better than the source of a fact – new research
Anton Vierietin/Shutterstock Daniel Mirny, IESE Business School (Universidad de Navarra) In public discourse, we spend a great deal…
Only 1% of chemical compounds have been discovered – here’s how we search for others that could change the world
Garsya/Shutterstock Matthew Addicoat, Nottingham Trent University The universe is flooded with billions of chemicals, each a tiny pinprick…
Scientists can now watch metal crystals grow inside liquid metal
Moonika Widjajana Kourosh Kalantar-Zadeh, University of Sydney and Moonika Widjajana, University of Sydney If you dissolve sugar in…
Electric fields steered nanoparticles through a liquid-filled maze – this new method could improve drug delivery and purification systems
Nanoparticles move through materials like tiny cars through a maze. OsakaWayne Studios/Moment via Getty Images Daniel K. Schwartz,…
What is time? Rather than something that ‘flows,’ a philosopher suggests time is a psychological projection
Time isn’t an illusion, unlike optical illusions that trick your eyes. There’s nothing to ‘trick’ because it has…
Why is it so hard to take a good photo of the Moon with my phone?
The Conversation Michael J. I. Brown, Monash University It’s a beautiful clear night. The stars are out and…