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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.
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…
How One Scientist “Poisoned” a Generation—And Endangered Many More
Oftentimes people hear about how some of history’s most notorious minds have led to some of the most…
A decade of science and trillions of collisions show the W boson is more massive than expected – a physicist on the team explains what it means for the Standard Model
Measuring the mass of W bosons took 10 years – and the result was not what physicists expected.…
Unlocking the secrets of maple syrup, one molecule at a time
Maple syrup contains bioactive molecules whose benefits go far beyond the simple pleasure of a sweet treat. (Shutterstock)…
Nanoparticles are the future of medicine – researchers are experimenting with new ways to design tiny particle treatments for cancer
Nanoparticles can help cancer drugs home in on tumors and avoid damaging healthy cells. Kateryna Kon/Science Photo Library…
Can Wood Ever Become “Transparent?”
YouTube channel NileRed attempts to make a piece of wood “transparent,” pushing several pieces through stages of chemical…
Time travel could be possible, but only with parallel timelines
If time travel were possible, it would mean the existence of parallel timelines. (Shutterstock) Barak Shoshany, Brock University…