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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.
The Promise—And Threat—Of Quantum Computers
It’s been said that the future of computers will dive deep into quantum physics. True enough, there are…
A unique collaboration using a virtual Earth-sized telescope shows how science is changing in the 21st century
The central black hole of Messier 87, a massive galaxy in the Virgo cluster. Event Horizon Telescope Collaboration/ESO,…
Printing Deliciousness: The Future of Cooking with 3D Food Printers
Researchers at Columbia University‘s Creative Machines Lab are exploring the potential of 3D-printed food to replace traditional cooking…
New Evidence Suggests Nitrogen Played a Key Role In the Rise of Complex Life
Scientists from Virginia Tech have found evidence that biologically available nitrogen may have played a vital role in…
First “3D Picture” of How Odor Molecules Activate Human Odorant Receptors Revealed
The recent breakthrough by scientists at UC San Francisco in creating the first 3D picture of how an…
The flap of a butterfly’s wings: why autumn is not a good time to predict if El Niño is coming
Shutterstock Nandini Ramesh, CSIRO Remember the butterfly effect? It was a popular summary of chaos theory suggesting a…
Understanding Complex Population Phenomena with Probability Models
A new approach to teaching statistics has been proposed based on phenomenology, a philosophy that seeks to understand…
Study Shows Promising Results In Analyzing Pipeline Accidents Using “Petri Nets”
Pipeline accidents can have devastating consequences, from environmental damage to loss of life. In response to such incidents,…
Researchers Develop Efficient Algorithm for Generating 2D Meshes
Researchers have made a breakthrough in engineering simulations with their latest study, which focuses on creating two-dimensional structured…
New Study Develops Novel DC/AC Wiring Mathematical Model
Imagine using the electricity generated by solar panels without the need for expensive and time-consuming conversions from direct…