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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.
History’s Most Audacious Fossil Frauds
Delving into paleontological history reveals a world of audacious forgeries, from hilariously fake "Lying Stones" to a composite "missing link" dinosaur that fooled the experts.
Going to Zero Gravity to Prove Gravity Is a Lie
Einstein's revolutionary insight was that gravity isn't a force pulling objects together, but rather the result of mass and energy warping the very fabric of spacetime.
Scientists tame ‘invisible’ magnets for ultra-fast electronics
Researchers have developed a method to electrically detect and control antiferromagnets at the micro-scale, a breakthrough that could fuel the development of next-generation, ultra-fast electronics and communications.
After a 100-year search, physicists finally observe a ‘lost’ thermoelectric effect
For the first time, scientists have experimentally observed the long theorized transverse Thomson effect, discovering that a magnetic field can switch a material between heating and cooling.
New discovery at Cern could hint at why our universe is made up of matter and not antimatter
William Barter, University of Edinburgh Why didn’t the universe annihilate itself moments after the big bang? A new…
Scientists turn CO2 into plastic using only water, electricity
In a major sustainability breakthrough, researchers have developed a tandem system that utilizes electricity to convert carbon dioxide and water into high-performance plastic directly.
Study: Da Vinci’s ‘Vitruvian Man’ secret is a hidden triangle
A new study reveals that a hidden triangle in Leonardo da Vinci’s notes is the key to the ‘Vitruvian Man’s’ geometry, linking the Renaissance masterpiece to modern anatomical science.
Is it okay to boil water more than once, or should you empty the kettle every time?
Avocado_studio/Shutterstock Faisal Hai, University of Wollongong The kettle is a household staple practically everywhere – how else would…
The Sun Isn’t Yellow. It’s Green.
Answering the simple question of the sun's actual color reveals it's not yellow but green-peaked, a counterintuitive fact that led directly to Max Planck's quantum revolution.
The Scientist Who Discovered a Deadly Element in a Shed
Defying a system that barred women from university, Marie Curie's investigation into a mysterious new energy led to the discovery of radioactivity and two new elements, making her the first woman ever to win a Nobel Prize.