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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.
Storing Radioactive Waste Is Weirder Than You Think
From deep underwater pools and solid glass cakes to simple empty rooms in hospitals, the ways we store radioactive waste are far weirder than you might imagine.
Why Our Entire World Depends on This One Tree
The modern world relies on natural rubber, a material that cannot be fully replicated, sourced from a single tree species at risk of being wiped out by a devastating disease.
Physicist uses quantum tool to unlock AI ‘black box’
A University of Utah physicist has applied methods from quantum field theory to solve a machine learning model, uncovering new scaling laws that help predict AI performance.
Guava molecule synthesis offers new hope for liver cancer
Chemists at the University of Delaware report the first total synthesis of (–)-psiguadial A, a guava-derived molecule with significant potential to fight liver cancer.
Physicists solve 90-year-old quantum damping puzzle
Physicists have solved a longstanding quantum puzzle by describing how atomic-scale vibrations lose energy, opening the door to new ultra-precise sensor technologies.
Teenagers are choosing to study Stem subjects – it’s a sign of the times
SpeedKingz/Shutterstock Mike Watts, Brunel University of London A-level results in 2025 show the increasing popularity of Stem (science,…
Plant waste makes concrete nearly 20% stronger, study finds
A new study reveals that adding just 2% biochar made from agricultural waste can create stronger, more durable, and environmentally friendly concrete.
Scientists see atoms’ quantum dance for the 1st time
Scientists capture the first direct images of collective quantum fluctuations, revealing the constant, coordinated "dance" of atoms within a molecule as predicted by the Heisenberg uncertainty principle.
ETH team cools nanoparticle to quantum ground state at room temp
Scientists have successfully cooled a levitated nanoparticle to its quantum ground state at room temperature, achieving a record-breaking level of purity and paving the way for advanced quantum sensors.
New Datavzrd tool makes data visualization easy, no code needed
The new open-source tool Datavzrd allows scientists to create portable, interactive data reports from complex tables without needing any programming knowledge or specialized software.