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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.
Antibiotics can trigger bacteria to release bubbles of inflammation tinder, making it harder to treat infection
E. coli is mostly harmless and sometimes beneficial – but some strains can cause serious infection. Photo by Eric…
How does spider venom damage human cells? Researchers uncover the killer mechanism of recluse spider toxin
While rarely aggressive, the brown recluse is known for the damage its venom can inflict on people. Lisa…
Scientists may be overestimating the amount of microplastics in the environment – and the culprit is lab gloves
Gloves used in the laboratory that led to microplastic overestimation. Madeline Clough Anne McNeil, University of Michigan and…
Hundreds of hungry mosquitoes, a student volunteer and a mesh suit helped us figure out how these deadly insects reach their targets
Trajectories of mosquitoes flying around a human target. David L. Hu, Georgia Tech David Hu, Georgia Institute of…
Researchers develop biodegradable, plant‑based packaging from natural fibers – new research
Plastic packaging fills up landfills – engineers are working on a bio-based alternative that could replace the kind…
All 5 fundamental units of life’s genetic code were just discovered in an asteroid sample
Ryugu sample in its return capsule. JAXA Kliti Grice, Curtin University A new study reveals all five fundamental…
All it takes is paint and pancakes. How to boost your preschooler’s science skills
Andrea Piacquadio/ Pexels Goutam Roy, Charles Sturt University and Shukla Sikder, Charles Sturt University Parents of young children…
How AI could unlock deep‑sea secrets of marine life
Wirestock Creators/Shutterstock Kerry Howell, Plymouth Marine Laboratory Somewhere in the North Atlantic, more than a kilometre beneath its…
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…