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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 ice cubes cool a drink?
Matthew Koss, College of the Holy Cross Curious Kids is a series for children of all ages. If…
Generative AI has changed mathematics forever. Where to from here?
A little over a week ago, artificial intelligence company OpenAI announced ten advances in mathematics and computer science made with…
Generative AI has changed mathematics forever. Where to from here?
Melissa Lee, Monash University A little over a week ago, artificial intelligence company OpenAI announced ten advances in…
See the Sun’s surface in higher detail than ever before in new telescope images
Hannah Schunker, University of Newcastle The Sun doesn’t just fuel almost all life on Earth. It’s also our…
Early childhood is a great time to learn about clean energy: this game aims to make it fun
Moleboheng Mokhele, North-West University Early childhood is an important stage when children develop curiosity, values and problem-solving skills.…
Muscle coordination can be mimicked by electric motors – it could lead to improved robots
Hermes Bloomfield-Gadêlha, University of Bristol People often take their muscles for granted. They pick up a bag, tighten…
A new ‘golden age’ of mathematics may be dawning — thanks to AI and human ingenuity
Trefor Bazett, University of Victoria In May 2026, OpenAI released a new math result that sent shock waves…
What does it mean to be ‘quantum’? A physicist explains the basics behind Einstein’s spooky actions at a distance
Aldo Romero, West Virginia University Imagine shining a flashlight across a dark room. You can predict exactly what…
30 years since Dolly the sheep was born, where is cloning technology at now?
Sathana Dushyanthen, The University of Melbourne When Dolly the sheep – the first cloned mammal – was born…
Why are our fingers different lengths?
Steven Lautzenheiser, University of Tennessee Curious Kids is a series for children of all ages. If you have…