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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.
The 100 Prisoners Riddle
Imagine being one of a hundred prisoners tasked to find their prisoner numbers in a shelf of 100…
How Nigeria can turn its huge cashew waste into valuable citric acid
Cashew apples. VW Pics via Getty Images Agbaje Lateef, Ladoke Akintola University of Technology, Ogbomoso and Adekunle O.…
Higgs boson: ten years after its discovery, why this particle could unlock new physics beyond the standard model
Press conference for the announcement of the Higgs boson discovery. Cern Martin Bauer, Durham University and Stephen Jones,…
Where Does the Candle Wax Go?
Light a candle, and a flame starts while some smoke goes up. However, leave it on for long…
What is BPA and why is it in so many plastic products?
Most plastic products that are clear and strong are made using bisphenol A, or BPA. Beton Studio/iStock via…
Careful When Heating the Steak: Carryover Cooking Summarized
Ever found yourself with an overcooked steak when you swear you took it off the pan at the…
Here’s Why Leaving Fresh Fish Out of the Freezer Is a Bad Idea
For those that like to buy their groceries in bulk, it’s almost always a race against time to…
A celebrated AI has learned a new trick: How to do chemistry
Figuring out what makes some proteins glow requires an understanding of chemistry. eLife – the journal, CC BY-SA…
Decades of research document the detrimental health effects of BPA – an expert on environmental pollution and maternal health explains what it all means
The chemical BPA has been shown to leach from food packaging products into our bodies. Jacobs Stock Photography…
What makes smoky, charred barbecue taste so good? The chemistry of cooking over an open flame
Cooking food over an open flame produces unique flavors thanks to some interesting chemistry. Lars Szatmari / EyeEm…