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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.
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…
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 Based on outdated research…