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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.
Viral room-temperature superconductor claims spark excitement – and skepticism
Hyun-Tak Kim Mahboobeh Shahbazi, Queensland University of Technology Last week, a group of South Korean physicists made a…
Putting Pentagons Together
How many ways are there to put together some regular pentagons? The answers may be as puzzling as…
A Curiosity About… Spools?
There’s some interesting math to be seen in the action of unreeling a spool—just make sure to unspool…
The Bright and Brilliant World of Fireworks
For something that’s been around for likely hundreds of years, not many know of the interesting chemistry behind…
How does ice cream work? A chemist explains why you can’t just freeze cream and expect results
Shutterstock Nathan Kilah, University of Tasmania Ice cream seems like a simple concept. Take some dairy, add some…
Will I ever need math? A mathematician explains how math is everywhere – from soap bubbles to Pixar movies
In addition to explaining natural phenomena, math can help strengthen your brain. Liz Arnold, CC BY-ND Hortensia Soto,…
65 years of NASA – an astrophysicist reflects on the agency’s legacy
NASA’s missions have inspired generations of young people to pursue the sciences. Patrick Semansky/AP Stephen G. Alexander, Miami…
The Science Behind Sous Vide Cooking
You may have encountered the term somewhere in your late-night video binges or perhaps even in some famous…
Research Paper Reveals Theoretical Model for Time Travel via “Ring Wormholes”
Scientists have delved into time travel with a recent groundbreaking study exploring the possibility of traversing time using…
New Research Shows Natural Substance Shields Coral from Climate Change Damage
In a groundbreaking study published in ACS Applied Materials and Interfaces, scientists from the Istituto Italiano di Tecnologia…