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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.
Sofas that self-assemble when you heat them up? How 4D printing could transform manufacturing
Flat-pack, but not as we know it. This is an AI image created by OpenAI’s Dall-E., CC BY-SA…
Bogus scientific papers are enriching fraudsters and slowing lifesaving medical research
Assistant professor Frank Cackowski, left, and researcher Steven Zielske at Wayne State University in Detroit became suspicious of…
Metal expands when heated. What does that mean for railroads?
Hans Goldschmidt discovered that metal oxides, such as rust, react with aluminum powder to produce pure liquid metal,…
The Science of Glue
Cyanoacrylate, the main ingredient in super glue, forms long polymer chains when exposed to moisture, allowing it to…
What’s an “Atomic Trampoline?”
A unique metallic glass called amorphous metal made a simple-looking disk astonishingly bouncy, leading NileRed to investigate its…
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…