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Frequently asked questions about the coronavirus vaccine

Everything you wanted to know about the new coronavirus vaccines.

Is the COVID-19 vaccine safe for pregnant women?

There's no data because clinical trials did not include pregnant or breastfeeding women. But here's what we know so far.

What's exactly inside the COVID-19 vaccines?

Sorry but there’s no microchips or luciferase, just safe and effective ingridients.

How long does COVID-19 vaccine immunity last?

Scientists don't know for sure at this stage of the pandemic, but there is evidence suggesting that current vaccines could offer ample protection.

What are the side effects of the vaccine for COVID-19?

All medication has side effects, and coronavirus vaccines are no exception. Severe reactions are very rare though!

Do I still need a vaccine even if I had COVID-19?

The upside of being sick with COVID-19 is that you're likely naturally immune now, but no one knows for sure how long this immunity lasts.

Why you still need to wear a mask after getting a COVID-19 vaccine

Vaccines are here, but dangers still lurk.

Inside the quietest room in the world where you can hear your heartbeat and blood flow

It's a surreal experience but few can bear it for more than a few minutes.

7 brainy reasons why crows and ravens are the smartest birds in the world

Who you calling bird brain?

The Hidden World of Mathematics in The Simpsons

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.

In Poznan, Poland, eight clams get to decide if people in the city get water or not

They might be small, but these mussels shoulder tremendous responsibility.

Why Roman concrete is stronger than it ever was, while modern concrete decays

Concrete in some Roman piers is not only still viable today but stronger than it ever was. Its secret sauce? Seawater.

The Secret Science of Santa

ZME Science delves into a timely Yuletide investigation of the science that enables Santa to deliver Christmas to millions of children across the globe. If you thought it was magic, think again.

2020: A Year in Space

Despite the global pandemic that has brought much of the world to a grinding halt, space scientists have continued to push the boundaries of our knowledge throughout 2020.

The best gadgets and robots of 2020

This has been one heck of a year, that's for sure. Just look at this robot dog.

The most important news on the environment, climate and energy of 2020

It's been quite the year.

The Swedish model: a year on, the unique pandemic approach still isn't paying off

As its hospitals fill up to capacity and intensive care beds are running out, Sweden is starting to sidetrack from its initial approach.

Breathtaking underwater photographs document the hidden lives of humpback whales

An Australian artist has captured graceful photos of humpbacks and compiled them to in a enchanting book.

The real color of the moon -- and why it's probably not what you think

It's part boring, part interesting, and mostly geology.

What are sensors, how they work, and why they're everywhere

They tell us what's going on in nature, in a way that's easy to read and understand.

The Paris Agreement, five years on. Can we still avoid a climate crisis?

It was supposed to be a pivotal moment to fight climate change. Things are not so clear.

Researchers are now studying earthquakes and geology with unused optic fiber cables

So-called 'dark fiber' could help seismologists map the underground and measure our planet's rumbles.

Examples of electricity in nature

Electricity is quite busy in the natural world.

Why is gold considered valuable, even today?

Gold -- who doesn't want some?

Can you die from lack of sleep?

In December 1963, two boys thought of a bright idea for a school science project– they would stay awake for as long as possible and report back on what happens inside their sleep-deprived brains. The project ended on 8 January 1964, when 17-year-old Randy Gardner had managed to stay awake for 11 days and 25 […]

Coronavirus myths: What we know isn't true of the pandemic

A year into the pandemic, we're still battling coronavirus myths.

What is cellulitis? The infection that causes just one foot to get red

That warm, red, swollen area of your skin could be cellulitis.

What is Jupiter made of and does it have a solid core?

The Juno mission has revealed surprising new things about Jupiter’s structure and atmosphere.

What are stars made of?

The vast majority of stars are made almost entirely of hydrogen (about 90%) and helium (about 10%), with trace amounts of heavier elements.

12 times the Arecibo telescope helped us figure out the universe

A look back on one of the world's iconic telescopes.

What is fentanyl: the deadliest drug in America

The drug is 50 times stronger than heroin.

Yuletide is almost upon us! But what's 'Yule' anyway?

This will completely change your idea of Christmas.

Nature's €9,500 open-access trial is showing just how absurd scientific publishing has become

You can have your paper published and accessible for everyone to see, at the low low cost of $11,390.

Meet Islam's Da Vinci: Al-Biruni, father of geodesy, anthropology, and master of pharmacy

The greatest polymath of the Islamic world, a mind on par with Da Vinci -- and you've probably never heard of him.

Climate change. Facts and figures behind mankind's greatest challenge

The effects are already visible and will get worse if the world doesn't act fast.

Dogs dream too. But what about?

Dogs dream in much in the same way we do, based on their daily experiences.

What’s intermittent fasting? The science behind it

It's one of the most exciting dieting habits at the moment -- and it's actually backed by science.

These intimate portraits of birds will make you want to save them

World-renowned animal photographer Tim Flach says he wants to help people connect with nature.

Resistance is futile: what viruses are, and why we'll never 'beat' them

They’re the most successful group on the planet, and they’re not even alive.

To truly understand the pandemic, you need to think about this number (and it's not R0)

R0 tells you how much people spread the disease on average. But averages don't tell you the whole picture.

Meet the cyanometer: an 18th-century device solely built to measure the blueness of the sky

A brilliant scientist obsessed with climbing the highest peak in the Alps thought of a peculiar measuring instrument.

How Galileo Galilei's discoveries helped create modern science

This was a man not afraid to stand and gaze into the heavens -- thankfully for us all.

What does Biden have in store for science? Expect changes on COVID-19 and climate change, for starters

The US will soon see some big changes -- here are some of the main ones.

What is Mendel's Law of Segregation

A 19th-century monk grew over 10,000 pea plants to discover the fundamental laws of inheritance.

Giving up the Ghost: Science Takes on the Supernatural

This Halloween, you are invited to spend the evening in a haunted house with a difference. At ZME Manor the supernatural meets the scientific. Which will survive? And what will be left of it?

Time Travel Without the Paradoxes

Join ZME Science in its carefully non-copyright infringing time machine with your sidekick ‘Marty’ to see if time travel paradoxes can be escaped.

Who invented cheese? You can thank the Indus Valley Civilization

The Indus Valley Civilization was the earliest known producer of dairy and dairy products, according to new research.

Singularity Minded: The Black Hole Science that Won a Nobel Prize

Sir Roger Penrose has been awarded the 2020 Nobel Prize in physics for his work revolutionising our theories regarding black holes and reshaping general relativity.

Europe's coronavirus success stories aren't doing so hot right now

Pandemic fatigue is starting to take its toll.

The spicy history of how pumpkin spice got so popular

Your favorite autumn latte has quite the troubled history -- and no pumpkin.

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