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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.
Full-fat or low-fat cheese and milk? A dietitian on which is better
Are low-fat dairy products really better for us? Bernardo Emanuelle/Shutterstock Duane Mellor, Aston University You can listen to…
Quantum Computers on the Verge of Surpassing Classical Machines, IBM Experiment Shows
A recent experiment by IBM scientists has provided evidence that quantum computers could surpass classical computers in practical…
Glass: Neither a solid nor a liquid, this common yet complicated material is still surprising scientists
Most glass is made by melting down soda ash, limestone and quartz sand. gezgin01/iSock via Getty Images John…
Breakthrough in Microscope Technology Boosts Quantum Research
Researchers at the Faculty of Physics, University of Vienna, have discovered a method to create single atomic vacancies…
Blockchain is a key technology – a computer scientist explains why the post-crypto-crash future is bright
Blockchain technology has many uses beyond cryptocurrency. Yuichiro Chino/Moment via Getty Images Yu Chen, Binghamton University, State University…
3 little-known reasons why plastic recycling could actually make things worse
Chanchai Phetdikhai, Shutterstock Pascal Scherrer, Southern Cross University This week in Paris, negotiators from around the world are…
Gravitational wave detector LIGO is back online after 3 years of upgrades – how the world’s most sensitive yardstick reveals secrets of the universe
When two massive objects – like black holes or neutron stars – merge, they warp space and time.…
Researchers built an analogue computer that uses water waves to forecast the chaotic future
Shutterstock Ivan Maksymov, Charles Sturt University Can a computer learn from the past and anticipate what will happen…
Something’s Amiss With the “Portal Illusion”
Look at the portal illusion long enough and you may find yourself wondering how this contraption is somehow…
Vaccines using mRNA can protect farm animals against diseases traditional ones may not – and there are safeguards to ensure they won’t end up in your food
Vaccines help protect farm animals from various diseases. dusanpetkovic/iStock via Getty Images Plus David Verhoeven, Iowa State University…