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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.
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.…
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…