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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.
A universe without mathematics is beyond the scope of our imagination
Mathematics is the language of the universe. (Shutterstock) Peter Watson, Carleton University Almost 400 years ago, in The…
Science shows that BPA and other endocrine disruptors are harmful to human health, which should incite tighter regulations
BPA is an industrial chemical used to make hard, clear plastic known as polycarbonate. It’s also used in…
What Makes Dark Matter “Dark?”
Dr. Paul Sutter returns with Ars Technica’s Edge of Knowledge series to run us through the course of…
Here’s a Closer Look Inside a Nuclear Reactor
Understandably, there are several questions abound concerning the use of nuclear power plants for energy generation. However, there…
Dr. Paul Sutter Asks: What Are Lagrange Points?
Dr. Paul Sutter, in an effort to ease viewers into the majesty of the James Webb Space Telescope,…
New Study Reveals More Details About King Tut’s “Cosmic” Dagger
The storied pharaoh of ancient Egypt Tutankhamun, commonly referred to as “King Tut,” was famous for owning a…
How we communicate, what we value – even who we are: 8 surprising things data science has revealed about us over the past decade
Shutterstock Paul X. McCarthy, UNSW Sydney and Colin Griffith, CSIRO Big data analysis has long supported major feats…
Physicists Just Measured the Effects of Time Dilation Down to a Millimeter
True to Albert Einstein’s calculations all the way back in 1915, gravity does indeed have an effect on…
“Gamma Sulfur” May Hold the Key to Future Lithium-Sulfur Batteries
Sulfur (S) has seen itself in the center of several new developments in the field of battery engineering…
Can You Turn Plastic Gloves Into Hot Sauce?
NileRed returns with yet another slightly ridiculous yet all the while entertaining deep dive into odd chemistry, all…