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Nobel Physics Prize goes to cosmology and exoplanet pioneers

It's exciting to see exoplanet research being awarded with a Nobel Prize.

The potential health benefits of CBD Capsules

Because of its touted efficacy and minimal side effects, more and more people are now using CBD capsules.

Saturn is now the planet with the most moons

If having most moons was a race, Saturn just took an unexpected lead.

How satellite data can help us save struggling forests

All around the world, climate heating is making the forests more and more vulnerable.

Salt lake Mars: Red planet had salty lakes billions of years ago

Mars' past seems to be more and more interesting.

NASA offers dazzling 3D moon maps for artists and educators

It's the moon as you've never seen it before.

Our pets should eat more insect-based food, veterinarians say

Vets are urging pet owners to consider insect-based food for their pets, saying that it’s healthier than any prime steak. As the world population continues to increase, food demand is becoming an increasingly pressing issue — particularly as the global demand for meat also continues to surge. Raising conventional livestock requires massive land and water […]

Red meat not bad for you? Not so fast!

'This report has layers of flaws and is the most egregious abuse of evidence that I have seen.'

Why some people are left-handed

Left-handed people appear to have better verbal skills, but they also have slightly higher risks of Parkinson's and schizophrenia.

Climate change deniers still receiving disproportionate attention from the media, study finds

Here's a crazy idea: stop giving airtime to people who promote anti-scientific beliefs.

People used marijuana in rituals 2,500 years ago

High up in the mountains of China.

People who use more emojis have more sex

;)

What this alien-looking creature is -- and why you shouldn't be afraid of it

Sure it looks creepy beyond all definition, but don’t worry: you’ll probably never see one in your life. The creature in case is a a Giant Caecilian (Caecilia pachynema): a small, legless, earthworm-like amphibian (look closely and see the syringe needle for scale). Caecilians lack limbs, but they aren’t closely related to snakes — instead, they’re more […]

Can vegan burgers be just as filling as meat ones? This study says so

There are many reasons why humans eat meat. It’s a simple and efficient way to get nutrients, and it’s usually very convenient. But in modern times, our meat consumption has increased dramatically, up to the point where meat is often a part of every meal — something which is unnecessary and damaging to human health. […]

ZME Science stance on communicating the climate crisis

Like other publishers before us, we are updating our stance on how we communicate and report on the current climate situation. This is done to reflect the severity and urgency of the crisis we are facing. We will favor terms such as “climate emergency” and “climate crisis”, although the more established “climate change” and “global […]

Beautiful (and free) posters celebrating women in science

Brilliant art for brilliant scientists.

How scientists used 17,000 wallets to find out just how honest people are

The results were surprising: wallets with money were more likely to be returned than the ones with no money.

Biology assignment exposes sushi restaurants for using false ingredients

Are you really what you eat?

Here's what's really shameful about the kids' climate strike

They're listening to the science more than most politicians.

Why children and students are revolting against climate change inaction

The kids are alright.

The climate warming we are causing is unparalleled in the past 2,000 years

There is no precedent for this warming event.

Big oil asks US government to protect it from climate change

Talk about irony.

There's a 99.9999% chance humans are causing climate change

"Humanity cannot afford to ignore such clear signals," were the words with which the study concluded.

Global antibiotic resistance in food animals has become a major issue

Reducing antibiotic usage in animals should be a priority, new research concludes.

How plants decide when to flower and when to grow

Flower life seems simple enough, but there is some important decision-making involved.

Here's what the Denisovans might have looked like

It's the first glimpse of the Denisovan look.

Immigrants less likely to fall into recidivism than non-immigrants, study shows

Immigrants in general have lower rates of offending and incarceration. This also stands for recidivism.

Breathing technique can improve radiotherapy effectiveness

Using the technique, patients can hold their breath for up to 6 minutes at a time.

Black carbon pollution can reach the placenta, new study shows

Yet another problem associated with pollution.

Nature documentaries talk a lot about environmental threats -- but they don't show them

Documentaries need to do better.

Meet the largest amphibian species -- it's been in a museum for 74 years

The world's museum host numerous important findings just waiting to be analyzed.

Researchers find the most massive neutron star ever

It's almost too massive to exist.

Scientists detect climate "smoking gun" signature in rivers

For decades, researchers have been trying to detect the influence of climate on river formation -- now, they've done it.

Scientists design the (new) darkest material ever

Move over, Vantablack -- this thing is 10 times darker.

Solved for 42: long-lasting math problem finally gets its answer

42 may or may not be the answer to everything -- but it's definitely a solution for this math problem.

Oil companies are investing billions in undermining climate efforts

Talk is cheap.

Why you shouldn't *fly* to conferences

We need to talk about this.

Get ready for black hole videos, researchers say

Coming soon, to a telescope near you.

Blend solar panels with agriculture, new study recommends

Solar panels and plants can work well together, the research shows.

Photo of black hole snaps $3 million "Oscar of Science" award

Each of the group's 347 scientists, will get around US$8,600.

Mini-satellite shows the inside of Hurricane Dorian

The technology could bring a revolution in how we visualize storms.

Denisovan fingers were surprisingly human-like, new finding suggests

Denisovan DNA might be Neanderthal-like, but their fingers are very much human

Our groundwater may be under more stress than we thought

Survivor bias might be to blame.

Squirrels eavesdrop on birds to see when it's safe to come out

An unlikely alliance.

Geologists uncover ancient mass extinction from 2 billion years ago

It's all about the oxygen.

We're still not talking about the most effective individual steps to tackle climate change

Recycling? Taking the bus? Better light bulbs? That's all good, but how about taking fewer flights, eating more plants, and having fewer children?

Bahamas island left 70% under water following Hurricane Dorian

The island is home to 50,000 people.

Why fruit flies can eat practically anything

Much like ourselves, fruit flies can survive on a number of different diets. A new study shows why.

Meat consumers need to accept their own role in the destruction of the Amazon

It boils down to eating beef.

Nestlé wants to take 1.1m gallons of water a day from a natural spring in Florida -- and then sell it back as bottled water

Nestle's plan has been heavily criticized by environmentalists.

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