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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 Most Cursed Units in Science
An exploration into the bizarre side of science, where fuel efficiency is a unit of area, the age of the universe is a stunning coincidence, and some physical constants are measured in "per square root kilometer."
Finding the Most Complicated Lock Pattern
The quest to find the most complex lock pattern possible uncovers a hidden world of mathematical principles and an infinite number of solutions.
The Physics That Defines Musical Harmony
The familiar harmony of a major chord isn't a cultural accident, but a direct result of the laws of physics that govern how the invisible overtones within a sound wave interact.
Did Cosmic Rays Decide the Shape of Your DNA?
The very twist of your DNA might be a direct consequence of a fundamental asymmetry in the universe, delivered to the primordial Earth by high-energy cosmic rays.
NYU study unlocks physics of a key sailing move
A new study reveals that a sail's stiffness, initial tension, and final angle to the wind are the most critical factors for successfully tacking against the wind.
Scientists teleport quantum bit to solid memory
In a first-of-its-kind experiment, scientists have teleported quantum information from a telecom-wavelength photon directly to a solid-state quantum memory.
The Viewpoint: Can we really resurrect extinct animals, or are we just creating hi-tech lookalikes?
The ambitious effort to resurrect extinct species, such as the woolly mammoth, raises a key question: Are we truly reversing extinction, or just creating high-tech lookalikes?
Quantum ‘clock’ finds tunneling photons don’t freeze in time
In an experiment that challenges a key prediction of Bohmian mechanics, scientists found that tunneling photons move at a finite speed, rather than remaining stationary inside a barrier.
Research replication can determine how well science is working – but how do scientists replicate studies?
Some research teams work on replicating prior studies to assess the value of a body of work. AzmanL/E+…
New isotope aluminum-20 seen in rare 3-proton decay
The first-ever observation of the isotope aluminum-20 reveals a rare three-proton decay and challenges a fundamental symmetry in nuclear physics.