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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.
What’s Pi Doing Inside the Normal Distribution?
It is no surprise to most of us that the venerated mathematical constant pi is usually related to…
Scouring South Africa For Fossils (Older Than Dinosaurs)
It is not immediately apparent to us as readers of paleontology updates, but these ancient animals are often…
We used DNA from Beethoven’s hair to shed light on his poor health – and stumbled upon a family secret
Kevin Brown, Author provided Robert Attenborough, Australian National University Many astonishingly creative people have lived lives cut tragically…
The Math Underneath Competing Species
Say two animals live near each other—is there any math that best describes their predicament when both depend…
How do superconductors work? A physicist explains what it means to have resistance-free electricity
Magnetic levitation is just one of the interesting attributes that make superconductors so interesting. Mark Garlick/Science Photo Library…
3D-printing the brain’s blood vessels with silicone could improve and personalize neurosurgery – new technique shows how
3D printers can lay down more than just layers of melted plastic. Dedraw Studio/iStock via Getty Images Plus…
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…