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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 Reveals Ancient Roman Brain Preserved in Glass After Mount Vesuvius Eruption
At a Glance A new study has revealed an extraordinary discovery: the brain of a man who died…
Modifying DNA Made Accessible
DNA printing has become more accessible and affordable, enabling researchers and students to modify organisms with custom-designed sequences.…
Samarium: A Short Guide
Discovered in 1879, samarium was the first element indirectly named after a person. It reacts easily with oxygen,…
Taking a leap of faith into imaginary numbers opens new doors in the real world through complex analysis
Imaginary numbers push the boundaries of calculus and other branches of math. Hill Street Studios/DigitalVision via Getty Images…
Hyperbaric oxygen might be effective treatment for PTSD – here’s how it works
Anders Kjellberg, Karolinska Institutet Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is common in military veterans but can affect anyone who…
The Unique Connection Between Computers and Looms
Invented by Joseph-Marie Jacquard in the early 1800s, the Jacquard loom revolutionized textile manufacturing by using punch cards…
Where Are All the Coastal Observatories?
While islands and beaches offer low light pollution and clear skies, they are unsuitable for professional astrophysics observatories…
The (Possible) Cosmic Origins of DNA
The theory of pseudo-panspermia suggests that the essential building blocks of life, such as amino acids and nucleobases,…
What’s the shape of the universe? Mathematicians use topology to study the shape of the world and everything in it
You can describe the shape you live on in multiple dimensions. vkulieva/iStock via Getty Images Plus John Etnyre,…
How Does Light Move?
Contrary to everyday intuition, particles such as photons and electrons do not follow a single path but instead…