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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.
Technion Team Discovers New Form of Quantum Entanglement in Nanoscale Photons
At a Glance A groundbreaking study from Technion researchers has revealed a new form of quantum entanglement involving…
The Math Behind the Happiest Countries on Earth
The World Happiness Report ranks countries based on life satisfaction—but what about emotional well-being? While wealth and stability…
Determining the True Scale of COVID-19 Casualties
The true scale of COVID-19 casualties is far more complex than official death tolls suggest. While U.S. death…
Counting Calories—the Proper Way
Calorie counts on food labels are more of an estimate than an exact science. Based on outdated research…
Researchers Break New Ground in Quantum Physics by Creating “Hot” Schrödinger Cat States
At a Glance Quantum states are typically delicate and can only be observed under highly controlled conditions, often…
Scientists Dispute Claims That Van Gogh’s ‘The Starry Night’ Depicts Fluid Dynamics
At a Glance In a recent scientific debate, researchers have questioned whether Vincent van Gogh’s famous painting The…
Researchers Discover ‘Shape-Recuperating Liquid’ in Oil-Water-Magnetized Particle Mixture
At a Glance A surprising discovery made by a team at the University of Massachusetts Amherst challenges long-standing…
Study Uncovers Coordinated Attack Behind TerraUSD Collapse Using New Cryptocurrency Analysis Tool
At a Glance A new study published in ACM Transactions on the Web by Dr. Richard Clegg and…
Parents’ fear of maths linked to lower achievement in children – new research
NXTLVLSTCK/Shutterstock Kinga Morsanyi, Loughborough University and Carlo Tomasetto, Università di Bologna Mathematics anxiety is a feeling of tension…
New Quantum Materials Could Revolutionize Quantum Computing and Sensors
At a Glance Researchers at Rutgers University-New Brunswick have made an exciting breakthrough in material science, developing a…