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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.
How amateur scientists are still helping make important discoveries
pexels/ mart production, CC BY-SA Mark Lorch, University of Hull What images does science conjure up in your…
Researchers Shed Light on How Amino Acids Shaped the Genetic Code of Ancient Microorganisms
Scientists have found that the genetic code of ancient microorganisms was shaped by specific amino acids, shedding light…
A Probability Problem With Sleeping Beauty and Coins
Rattle your heads a bit with this odd probabilty dilemma with coins and a particularly famous sleeping fairytale…
Researchers Have Created High-speed “Switches” From Fullerenes
A group of international researchers, including those from the University of Tokyo‘s Institute for Solid State Physics, has…
What’s Stopping Protons and Neutrons From Flying Apart?
It’s pretty common to hear the phrase “opposites attract,” and it certainly applies to stuff within the atom.…
‘Forever chemicals’ have made their way to farms. For now, levels in your food are low – but there’s no time to waste
Shutterstock Ravi Naidu, University of Newcastle They stop your food from sticking to the pan. They prevent stains…
Cancer evolution is mathematical – how random processes and epigenetics can explain why tumor cells shape-shift, metastasize and resist treatments
Stochasticity is everywhere – and finding the order in disorder can unlock new ways to understand biology. Erlon…
How could we detect atom-sized primordial black holes?
Artist’s rendition of a concentration of small black holes in the centre of the galaxy NGC 6397. ESA/Hubble,…
Chess players perform worse when air quality is poor – and other high-skilled workers could be affected too
Francis Pope, University of Birmingham Humans are exposed to air pollution almost everywhere. The World Health Organization estimate…
The future of flight in a net-zero-carbon world: 9 scenarios, lots of sustainable biofuel
Some airlines are already experimenting with sustainable aviation fuel. Michael H/Stone Collection/Getty Images Candelaria Bergero, University of California,…