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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.
Scientists see magnons’ dance at the nanoscale for 1st time
In a milestone for magnonics and microscopy, researchers have finally captured the first-ever direct images of bulk magnons at the nanoscale, opening exciting new opportunities for spin-based electronics.
Trauma is carried in your DNA. But science reveals a more complicated story
Radu Bercan/Shutterstock Tara-Lyn Camilleri, Monash University As war continues to rage in Gaza and Ukraine, there is concern…
UC Irvine team discovers new phase of quantum matter
In a breakthrough for quantum physics, scientists have created the first-ever "spin-triplet" excitonic insulator, a new state of matter that could revolutionize electronics and space exploration.
New ‘second law’ of entanglement finally proven
Researchers have discovered a new "second law" for entanglement, proving the process can be made perfectly reversible using a theoretical quantum battery to store and supply the resource.
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.