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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.
Scientific norms shape the behavior of researchers working for the greater good
Mentors model the ethical pursuit of scientific knowledge. sanjeri/E+ via Getty Images Jeffrey A. Lee, Texas Tech University…
Scientists flip quantum switch for terahertz-speed electronics
Scientists have discovered a way to switch a quantum material between an insulator and a conductor on demand, a breakthrough that could lead to electronics 1,000 times faster.
Scientists propose using magnets to ‘hear’ spacetime
Scientists have demonstrated how magnets from dark matter experiments can also serve as detectors for high-frequency gravitational waves, potentially revealing a new spectrum of cosmic signals.
To build on Mars, scientists create self-sustaining ‘living’ material
Scientists have developed a self-sustaining material derived from microbes that can transform Martian dust into concrete for constructing future habitats.
Is the Universe a Fluke? The Problem of Fine-Tuning
Modern physics grapples with why the universe's fundamental constants appear "fine-tuned" for existence, suggesting either a radical new theory or the reality of a multiverse.
Why Physicists Built an Experiment the Size of a Sea
Deep beneath the Mediterranean, a massive neutrino detector has captured a particle so energetic it could rewrite our fundamental understanding of the cosmos.
The Simplest Math Problem No One Can Solve
Delve into the 300-year-old quest to solve the Goldbach Conjecture, a deceptively simple problem about prime numbers that no one has been able to crack.
Radio wave treatment makes beans, peas more digestible, study finds
A new method using radio waves—similar to a microwave—can make beans and peas more nutritious and easier to digest by creating a more porous internal structure.
Light-powered reactions could make the chemical manufacturing industry more energy-efficient
Plants use light to make energy – and a team of scientists is using the same principle to…
In a twist, study finds more microplastics in drinks from glass bottles than plastic ones
Contrary to expectations, a new study found that paint shedding from metal caps makes drinks in glass bottles a more significant source of microplastic contamination than those in plastic.