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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.
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…
Why Your Camera’s Color Settings Are Backwards
The color temperature setting in a camera isn't designed to add color to your image; it's designed to compensate for the color of the light in your environment.
Should You Take Collagen, Ashwagandha, and Biotin? What Science Says
A scientific investigation into seven popular supplements reveals a significant gap between marketing claims and what the research supports.
Scientists use quantum algorithm to simulate 8 billion light particles
A new study proves quantum computers have a distinct advantage in simulating complex optical systems, a task considered impossible for today's supercomputers.
The Viewpoint: NASA’s ‘Curiosity’ Rover Discovers Key Organic Molecules on Mars
NASA's Curiosity rover has made a groundbreaking discovery on Mars, finding key organic molecules in an ancient rock sample. These compounds are potential precursors to fatty acids—a fundamental building block for life—strengthening the case that the Red Planet may have once been habitable.
To advance quantum computing, ‘we can’t continue to copy and paste,’ scientists warn
A comprehensive new review explains the "barren plateau" phenomenon stalling quantum algorithms and calls for innovative, quantum-native approaches to overcome one of the field's most significant hurdles.
Physicist settles 120-year-old Einstein debate on a law of nature
A physicist has settled a historic debate involving Albert Einstein by proving that the third law of thermodynamics is a direct consequence of the second, reshaping our understanding of physics at absolute zero.
Marine fungi could help feed the world and fight disease
Michael Cunliffe, University of Plymouth Fungi are nature’s recyclers and chemists, turning waste into useful products and creating…