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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 “Periodic Videos” Primer on the 2021 Nobel Prize in Chemistry
Prof. Martyn Poliakoff, of Periodic Videos fame, explains in succinct detail the studies of chemists Benjamin List and…
More About Gallium’s “Beating Heart”
A video from the YouTube channel Periodic Videos, spearheaded by British chemist Prof. Martyn Poliakoff, showcase a peculiar…
New CO2 Converter Found in Liquid Gallium
Gallium (Ga), sitting below aluminum (Al) and to the right of zinc (Zn) in the periodic table, has…
Scientists Crafted a “Crystal” Made Out of Electrons—And They Look Like Honeycombs
When imagining a crystal, people often think of a network of atoms fixed into a specific spot, forming…
The Odd Case of Making an Aerogel
In another video from YouTube personality Nigel Braun’s NileRed channel, he attempted to create an aerogel, which is…
Making Cotton Balls Edible—Like Cotton-Candy Edible
Nigel Braun, of the YouTube channel NileRed fame, recently attempted to convert cotton balls into something a bit…
Mathematician Solves 150-Year-Old “n-queens” Chess Problem
The game of chess has been around for at least 1,500 years, and has morphed in our current…
Chalmers Researchers Develop Microscopic, Light-Powered “Metavehicles”
It’s tantalizing to think about the future of vehicles; whether they go the route of sustainability and reach…
The Unique Properties of Superconductors
A demonstration at the YouTube channel The Royal Institution shows the odd properties of these truly unique materials…
How to Make Gold Pieces from Old Jewelry
Canadian chemist Nigel Braun, through his YouTube channel NileRed, shows the complex chemical processes required to retrieve spare…