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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.
Study Shows Bio-Based Materials May Harm Ecosystems More Than Plastic
At a Glance A recent study has raised concerns about the environmental impact of bio-based materials, showing that…
ETH Zürich Creates First Working Mechanical Qubit for Quantum Computing
At a Glance Physicists at ETH Zürich have created the first-ever working mechanical qubit, a breakthrough that could…
The Simplest Yet Unsolvable Math Problem
The Collatz conjecture involves a sequence where a number is divided in half if even or multiplied by…
Beating Odds Over Opponents
A study involving 360 students revealed that humans are predictably irrational in their rock-paper-scissors choices. Winners tend to…
What’s the difference between liquid and powder laundry detergent? It’s not just the obvious
Towfiqu ahamed barbhuiya/Shutterstock Nathan Kilah, University of Tasmania When shopping for a laundry detergent, the array of choices…
A single atom can change the colour of a bird. These are the genes responsible
A dusky lory (Pseudeos fuscata). dwi putra stock/Shutterstock Simon Griffith, Macquarie University and Daniel Hooper, American Museum of…
Physicists Bridge Gap Between High- and Low-Energy Models of Atomic Nuclei
At a Glance For nearly 100 years, scientists have understood that atomic nuclei comprise protons and neutrons, composed…
The Mind-wrecking Question About Mirrors
Mirrors don’t actually flip things horizontally; instead, they reflect objects in the z-direction, giving the illusion of a…
The Principle of Least Action
A foundational principle underlies all of physics, asserting that particles and light move along paths that minimize a…
How do brains coordinate activity? From fruit flies to monkeys, we discovered this universal principle
whitehoune/Shutterstock Brandon Robert Munn, University of Sydney The brain is a marvel of efficiency, honed by thousands of…