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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.
Perhaps Faking Your Way to Discovering a New Element Isn’t Such a Good Idea
The fallout from the now-called “Ninov scandal,” which happened almost at the same time as another scientific misconduct scandal in…
Device transmits radio waves with almost no power – without violating the laws of physics
This experimental setup shows an ultra-low-power wireless communications device that could one day be used in tiny remote…
How has the inside of the Earth stayed as hot as the Sun’s surface for billions of years?
The slice you see cut out of the Earth reveals its core, depicted here in bright yellow. fhm/E+…
How Do Batteries Work, Anyway?
In today’s increasingly mobile world, we rely heavily on innovations that allow us to move with our gadgets.…
Physicists have used entanglement to ‘stretch’ the uncertainty principle, improving quantum measurements
Shutterstock Lorcan Conlon, Australian National University and Syed Assad, Australian National University Almost a century ago, German physicist…
Addressing the Heated Question About Microwave Ovens
Heating up a quick meal to satiate your stomach at the end of a long workday? You might…
The Stinkiest Chemical (That We Know Of)
You probably think you’ve smelled the worst odors known to man, but don’t worry: there are far worse-smelling…
Fancy a Cup of Coffee? Here’s How Your Electric Kettle Knows When Your Water Is Boiling
Imagine your morning going as follows: you wake up, proceed to the nearest countertop, and decide that your…
Unusual, long-lasting gamma-ray burst challenges theories about these powerful cosmic explosions that make gold, uranium and other heavy metals
When two neutron stars merge and create a black hole, they produce a powerful blast of gamma rays.…
Here’s how your cup of coffee contributes to climate change
Scientists say that wasting coffee and water while making a cup of coffee has a larger carbon footprint…