TRAPPIST-1, the dwarf star with seven Earth-sized planets, is older than our solar system
This could be both good and bad for potential extraterrestrial life.
Arizona fleas now carrying the plague, doctors warn
Yes, THE plague.
Elon Musk’s AI just beat the pros at Dota 2 — one of the most popular and complex computer games
Robots are now beating us at computer games.
Chocolate files: from the early days to today’s dark pleasure
Chocolate is... who am I kidding -- we all know what chocolate is. It's sweet, delicious pleasure. But chocolate, this...
Book Review: ‘Universal’
In a world of whats, Universal is a book of whys and hows.
Big, armoured dinosaur might have used camouflage to avoid predators
Armor or no armor, it's better to avoid fighting if you can.
DNA study confirms near-mythological origin of the Greek people
Archaeology, meet genetics.
Google’s top result for “cure for cancer”says carrot juice is the cure
All you need is carrot juice and beetroot. Sheesh...
National Geographic chooses winners for their 2017 Travel Photographer of the Year — and they’re stunning
The winner is absolutely amazing.
It’s becoming abundantly clear that politicians don’t understand encryption, and this is a problem
It's not just counterproductive, it's also impossible.
Scientists find deep-sea miniature shark that glows in the dark
We've just started discovering the tip of the iceberg in terms of deep sea creatures.
This is what the first flower on Earth probably looked like
Charles Darwin called it "abominable mystery."
Scientists zoom closer towards understanding chronic fatigue
No, laziness is not chronic fatigue syndrome.
Undergoing a lung CT scan can help people quit smoking — regardless of results
Having problems quitting smoking? A CT scan might help you.
Climate change might be threatening our wines
By the year 2050, we could see a 23% shrinkage in the land suitable for growing grapes.
These are the three kinds of smile, according to scientists
We've been looking at smiles all wrong.
We really are made of star stuff: half of the atoms inside us come from intergalactic space
Aside from the romantic aspect, the study also offers an important scientific perspective.
Study analyzes why some people are so sure they’re right — even when evidence shows they’re wrong
If you want to fight dogmatism, you first need to learn how it works in the minds of people.
A man’s sweet tooth can increase the risk of anxiety and depression
Bad news, everyone.
Scientists take a deep look inside mysterious 580-million-year-old creatures
We don't even know if they were plants or animals.
Plant roots grow much like subway systems. Or is it the other way around?
What do a tomato plant and the NY subway system have in common? A lot more than you'd think.
Toyota to start selling long-range electric car by 2022
The automaker is teasing us with news of solid-state batteries that charge in minutes.
Greenland is getting darker, increasing fears about global warming and sea level rise
It's a feedback loop on steroids.
Three new species of toad discovered in Nevada
We've just found them, but they may already be endangered.
British National Health Service (NHS) to stop prescribing homeopathy, other “low value” treatments
There's some good news, and some bad news.
Rush hour pollution might be much worse than we thought, new study concludes
Stuck in traffic? I've got some bad news...
Media usually paints a negative image of refugees, study shows
The media does a lot to influence public opinion.
Scientists want to reduce mosquito population. By releasing 20 million mosquitoes
It seems counterintuitive, but it can work.
These sea spiders breathe through their legs
It's amazing how nature can evolve sometimes.
Rare photos of the Moon, as the Apollo astronauts witnessed it
Truly one of mankind's great successes.
You can now take a virtual walk on the International Space Station. Here’s how
It's the best place to get lost -- and trust me, you will.
Scientists find “Angel Particle” — a particle that’s its own antiparticle
It's the confirmation of a long-standing theory. Or is it?
Over one third of all dementia cases could be prevented by actions that begin in childhood
Dementia is not inevitable. Staying healthy is the first step to challenge it.
This shark ate a bit of steel, pushed it out through its skin and then healed back up
Sharks have officially reached Wolverine status.
Porsche announced it wants half of its cars to be electric by 2023
We're witnessing a new age of sports cars.
Here’s where you’d end up if you dug straight through the Earth
Spoiler alert: it's probably not China. Or Australia.
New study maps Europe’s regional carbon footprints, helps us understand how to reduce emissions
Think global, act local.
India starts rolling out solar trains that might save millions of gallons of diesel
India's getting serious about their green revolution, and they're taking it step by step.
Not all plant-based diets are the same when it comes to heart health
Eating plants doesn't necessarily make you healthier, but eating the right one certainly does.
Diet soda might actually make you fatter, new study suggests
Thought you're safe with sugarless drinks? Think again.
Help a Chicago Library translate witchcraft books — and learn a few spells in the process
Take a long walk down these dark corridors of history.
I can’t believe I’m saying this, but we need to discuss snortable chocolate
The latest snuff craze sweeping through America is not even that worrying; it's just silly.
Science-based birth control app gets EU approval
The app, which is the brainchild of a Higgs Boson physicist, has been certified as a valid birth control in the European...
Laws of mathematics don’t apply here, says Australian PM
"The laws of mathematics are very commendable but the only law that applies in Australia is the law of Australia."
ZME Recommends: Make your kitchen cooler with these 6 dinosaurs
Add a bit of science and cuteness into your kitchen with these dinosaurs.
Vatican rules: “Body of Christ” can’t be gluten free
Really, bread?
Despite slowing solar activity, NASA spots larger-than-Earth sunspot
It seems like a freckle, but this freckle is larger than the Earth.
What creature plans and understands what’s in store? Quoth the raven, Nevermore
They've outsmarted all primates, and even four-year-old children.