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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.
Where does black fall on the color spectrum? A color scientist explains
You perceive electromagnetic radiation in the form of light in all the colors of the rainbow. MirageC/Movement via…
PCR Was Invented Under the Strangest Circumstances
Kary Mullis’ invention of the polymerase chain reaction (PCR) stemmed from a mix of creative thinking and automation,…
Earth is bombarded with rocks from space – but who gets to keep these ultimate antiques?
Shutterstock/KV4000 Anna Marie Brennan, University of Waikato Every day, about 48.5 tonnes of space rock hurtle towards Earth.…
Your fuzzy flannel pyjamas could be incredibly flammable – here’s what to know
Kerolos Melad/Pexels Rebecca Van Amber, RMIT University Last year, the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) issued at…
Behind the Scenes at the Nobel Prize Ceremony
Periodic Videos recounts their experience attending the 2024 Nobel Prize ceremony in Stockholm, including the stringent rules, grand…
This Cave Is a Musical Instrument
Luray Caverns in Virginia is home to the Great Stalacpipe Organ, a one-of-a-kind lithophone created by mathematician Leland…
Geometry and Topology Go Hand In Hand
The Inscribed Square Problem, posed by Otto Toeplitz in 1911, asks whether every closed continuous loop contains four…
Research Does Not Yield Instant Results—It Takes Time
Groundbreaking medical advancements, like GLP-1 drugs derived from lizard venom, highlight the importance of pursuing “useless” knowledge. What…
Study Reveals Physics Behind Hula Hooping, Explains Why Some People Excel
At a Glance A new study from the University of Liverpool has finally explained the physics behind hula…
Do Black Holes Get “Full?”
Observations from the James Webb Space Telescope reveal quasars powered by black holes growing far faster than previously…