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We still don't know where SARS-CoV-2 came from -- but bats are a major virus reservoir in general.
Not only do gravitational waves represent the ultimate confirmation of the theory of General Relativity, they will provide us with a new way to see the cosmos. But what are these ripples in spacetime and where do they come from?
Its leaves pack one of the most painful stings in the world. There is no antidote.
Beethoven wrote dozens of symphonies and songs while deaf. But he had some help from a nifty trick.
They really do good for the body and soul, so don't be afraid to chow down on some fruit today!
Everything you need to know about the hereditary material in humans and virtually all other organisms.
Less carbon footprint. Less time. Less cost. Bring in the industrial-sized 3D printers.
They are really the worst
Should you grow that beard or keep it shaved?
Here's how wireless devices receive power -- and why it's such a big deal.
The Standard Model is our best description of the subatomic world. Join ZME for a stroll through the particle zoo.
We’ve been moving towards it ever since we first learned how to farm.
It's a method that can help detect rare genetic disease.
A look at the hurdles obstructing the entrance of nanorobots into clinics -- and the potential solutions.
A cautionary tale we've failed to heed more than a century later.
Donkeys are undergoing their worst crisis ever.
At home in both weekend raves and the psychiatric ward, MDMA is not your typical street drug.
84.4% of the matter in the universe is something that we don’t really understand yet.
In an industry filled with fakes and scams, creatine monohydrate is like a breath of fresh air.
The very first life forms were likely self-reproductive. Many still are to this day.
Hard water can ruin your washing machine, but also your hair and skin. On the flipside, it's great for drinking!
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California's redwood forest has the tallest trees in the world. Let's see why.
It's one of the modern wonders of the world, and we just take it for granted.
It's the difference between big problems and a disaster.
Some of our favorite photos from the ghost town Pripyat and the nuclear plant exclusion zone.
A look at what really happened at Chernobyl, what it looks like now, and what the effects of this tragedy were.
World Penguin Day is upon us. Pioneered at McMurdo Station — an American Research center on Ross Island in Antarctica — to raise awareness and inform the public more about the plights of flightless birds, it has been embraced by environmentalists all over the globe. Scientists noticed that April 25 was the specific day on […]
The hottest thing in coffee is actually very cool.
More than 40 presidents and ministers are expected to attend. It's crunch time for climate action.
The 'royal color' does indeed stand apart from the rest.
The amazing sheepshead fish has human-like teeth.
Are allergies getting worse? Yes -- and you can thank botanical sexism for that.
The pandemic has brought substantial changes in how we see transportation. Big changes may be a'coming.
Does conscious will determine human behavior? Many will undoubtedly find this question to be nonsensical, feeling that the answer is right in front of them. Willful actions, planned behaviors, achieved goals, all seem to provide unambiguous evidence for mental causation – for the idea that our conscious will determines our behaviors. The widespread belief in […]
Algorithms aren't nearly as arcane as some make them to be.
It's not the type of terrorism we're used to, but we're starting to see more and more of it.
A prion disease is now spreading through the US. Here's what you need to know.
Black holes have firmly moved from the status of theoretical curiosity to physical reality. We follow that transformation and the incredible phenomena discovered along the way.
No carrot, all stick.
I'm always down for sticking it to the man a little.
The food on our plates is one of the main contributors to the ongoing climate crisis.
Theory or conspiracy theory? It's important to separate facts from fiction.
We're still not sure what the oldest animal on Earth is, but here are some potential contenders.
The mass-energy equivalence is the crown jewel of special relativity, explaining the phenomena that power the stars, our homes, and humanity's most destructive acts.
Delicious and cruelty-free meat.
A bizarre story of cheating, chess, and popular uproar, became the most watched chess event in modern history.
Things are encouraging, but there are also serious concerns.
The fabled Loch Ness Monster has always enchanted people's imagination.
They may be small, but they've got some amazing skills.
