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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.
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…
We developed a way to use light to dismantle PFAS ‘forever chemicals’ – long-lasting environmental pollutants
PFAS can contaminate the environment – their chemical structure makes them difficult to remove. George Pachantouris/Moment via Getty…
What an Electron Truly Looks Like
While traditionally visualized as a tiny ball, quantum mechanics describes electrons as fuzzy wave functions, with properties like…
New Mathematical Discovery Could Unite Quantum Mechanics and General Relativity
At a Glance Scientists have made an exciting discovery in the search for a unified theory in physics,…
Paints Weren’t Always So Safe
Historical paints like lead white, cinnabar red, and minimum orange were vibrant but dangerous. Lead-based pigments caused severe…
Do Essential Oils Work?
Some essential oils, like peppermint oil, have proven benefits for managing IBS. Its menthol component relaxes smooth muscles…