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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 children learn to read? This literacy expert says ‘there are as many ways as there are students’
Not all children learn to read in the same way, but schools tend to adopt a single approach…
Quantum Mechanics Sheds New Light on Classical Interference Patterns
New research reveals that even where light waves cancel out, quantum particles can still interact with matter—reshaping how scientists understand interference patterns.
Is the Universe Infinite? Exploring the Cyclic Universe Theory
Some theories suggest the universe may not have begun with a singular Big Bang—but could instead be part of an endless cycle of cosmic rebirths.
The Hidden Break in Einstein’s Relativity — And How Emmy Noether Solved It
A hidden flaw in Einstein’s relativity led to Emmy Noether’s groundbreaking discovery that symmetries in nature underpin the universe’s conservation laws.
Highlight: Fewer Than 10% of Senior Authors in Physics Journals Are Women
A new comment reveals that fewer than 10% of senior authors in physics journals are women, spotlighting persistent gender disparities in academic leadership.
Hot Sauce Lies? Lab Tests Expose Heat Rating Discrepancies
Recent lab tests exposed discrepancies in hot sauce heat ratings, with several sauces being less spicy than advertised.…
Think Moderate Drinking is Healthy? Think Again.
Recent studies challenge the idea that moderate drinking has health benefits, showing that even small amounts of alcohol…
Researchers Observe Quantum Droplet Behavior in Ultracold Gases, Revealing Capillary Instability
At a Glance A team of researchers from the National Institute of Optics, the University of Florence, and…
Can we really resurrect extinct animals, or are we just creating hi-tech lookalikes?
Artist’s rendering: Woolly mammoths once roamed large swathes of Siberia. Denis-S / Shutterstock Timothy Hearn, Anglia Ruskin University…
New Theory Proposes “Transient Singularities” as Solution to Dark Matter and Dark Energy Mysteries
At a Glance A new theory about the universe’s expansion challenges current explanations of dark matter and dark…