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It's all due to the physics of the scattering of light.
Far from useless, the appendix is important for maintaining gut flora and supporting the immune system.
Man's best friend has been with us for millennia, but we're still learning new things.
A system of numerals that is written down like tic-tac-toe.
Who you calling bird brain?
From pi to Mersenne primes, from Euler's equation to the unsolved riddle of P vs NP, The Simpsons is filled with hidden math gags.
Concrete in some Roman piers is not only still viable today but stronger than it ever was. Its secret sauce? Seawater.
Electricity is quite busy in the natural world.
The effects are already visible and will get worse if the world doesn't act fast.
Dogs dream in much in the same way we do, based on their daily experiences.
They’re the most successful group on the planet, and they’re not even alive.
A 19th-century monk grew over 10,000 pea plants to discover the fundamental laws of inheritance.
Join ZME Science in its carefully non-copyright infringing time machine with your sidekick ‘Marty’ to see if time travel paradoxes can be escaped.
It's time to leave behind the sunny and longer days of summer
Quantum teleportation may take its name from its fictional counterpart, but aside from that, it shares few commonalities. Despite this, by forming the basis of future quantum technologies, it is no less exciting.
They really tie the room together.
A typical cumulus cloud weighs as much as 100 elephants.
These beefy amphibians are so strong, they can hurl 2 kg rocks to build their own ponds.
Oils found in catnip makes felines enter a frenzy of delight. No worries, it's non-addictive and harmless.
Some fluids don't really like going with the flow.
Derivatives, integrals, fun, and laughs, we have it all here.
No matter how salty you get, you'll never be as salty as the ocean
They cover more than one-fifth of the planet and are on every continent
It depends on whether you ask a botanist or a cook.
The coronavirus is the buzzword of the year, but what's a virus and how does it spread?
Neutrinos interact so weakly with matter and yet, are of vital importance in the processes that govern the Universe. This is the story of the ghost particle that haunts modern physics.
A burning reminder of how mankind can drive species to extinction.
A foray millions of years into the past.
Cellular respiration allows cells to harvest ATP from glucose. It has three steps called glycolysis, the Krebs cycle, and the electron transport chain.
Room's a mess again? It's physics's fault.
So shiny.
Temperature is a measure of the average kinetic energy of the particles in an object.
Heisenberg’s uncertainty principle is more than a mathematical quirk, a handy guiding principle, or the inspiration for some really nerdy t-shirts. It is intrinsic to nature, weaved into the fabric of all matter. Together we take a trip to ZME labs to use some everyday objects to demonstrate how nature tells us “you can’t have it all.”
The tale of physics’ most famous cat is one that is familiar to many, but what is the inside story of the feline so demanding it requires its own Universe, and how does it illustrate the 'weirdness' of the quantum world?
Have you ever stopped to wonder where black pepper, vanilla, and cloves come from?
It's sustainable and surprisingly versatile!
Nature hates a vaccuum -- so why do we have one?
They are tasty, nutritious, and hardy to boot.
All life likes to party.
The blessing and the curse of plastic.
This technique is currently our key to the past.
Differences in air pressure are what drives the formation of wind. But, ultimately, the wind is caused by the Sun.
What's all the buzz?
What do primates, birds, bees, and butterflies have in common? They all use medicine -- it's more common than you think.
Exploring the fascinating origins and meanings behind some of the most iconic dinosaur names.
It's real, it's dangerous, but some people want to make it seem like a joke.
Here’s to some truly impressive headgear!
Its name shares a root with the Latin word 'spumam' ('foam').
There's more to these amazing prehistoric animals than their long canine teeth.
Whiskers allow dogs to "see" things that are literally under their noses.
