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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.

The mental health of PhD students is at stake: scientific journals should take the blame

My survey identifies the pressure to publish in high impact journals as the main reason for the mental health crisis in academia, and condemns Nature for diverting the truth to defend its own interests at the expense of public science.

The beautiful Nature Journal of illustrator Jo Brown

The beauty of nature is often hiding in plain sight. Even our backyards hold countless treasures, waiting to be discovered.

No, herd immunity is still not a viable strategy -- and the Barrington declaration is unscientific and unethical

This declaration is not about science nor medicine. It's about politics.

Why do days get shorter and darker with autumn?

It's time to leave behind the sunny and longer days of summer

This guy on Youtube makes knives from foods, sand, and other crazy materials

Ever wondered how to make a knife from jello or milk? Well, here's how.

Photographer develops 120-year-old photo -- and of course it's an adorable cat

Of course it's a cat. What else could it be?

Scientists recreate the face of ancient dog

The face of the world changes all the time, but the face of a good doggo is timeless. Now, we can see it. Meet a very special Neolithic dog. Human forensics have developed greatly in recent years, up to the point where facial reconstructions have become somewhat mundane. Not only have scientists reconstructed the faces […]

21 experts you should follow if you want to make sense of the pandemic (and a bonus)

Get your info straight from the experts source.

Quantum Teleportation: Separating Science Fact from Science Fiction

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.

What are the strong chemical bonds?

They really tie the room together.

How much do clouds weigh?

A typical cumulus cloud weighs as much as 100 elephants.

Meet the goliath bullfrog: the largest living frog on Earth

These beefy amphibians are so strong, they can hurl 2 kg rocks to build their own ponds.

Why is Neptune so blue?

The key to Neptune's blue marble apperance lies in its methane-rich atmosphere.

Like a baby's bottom: why don't humans have fur?

We’re pink, bare, and proud of it! But also unsure as to why.

Debunking the soy-estrogen problem and other soy myths

Soy is unique in that it contains isoflavones, but concerns about consuming soy are not backed by human studies.

The environmental impact of veggie patties vs meat burgers

Meat alternatives are becoming increasingly popular. Environmentally, they fare much better than beef.

Historic foods: The story of polenta and its journey from poor man's food to classy delicacy

A staple in some parts of the world, completely unknown in others -- polenta is truly a historic food.

Are milk alternatives more eco-friendly than the real thing?

Here's what the science says.

Your brain on masturbation

Let's get some things straight about auto-euroticism.

What is tofu and is it a healthy alternative?

Tofu is an excellent source of plant protein. Studies have shown that it has plenty of benefits and it's gradually gaining momentum.

How to get rid of hiccups, according to science

We don't know much more about treating hiccups than centuries ago.

So what is the Mars Sample Return mission exactly?

The Mars Sample Return mission is an effort to bring samples of Martian rocks and soil back to Earth, where they can be investigated in unprecedented detail.

World's biggest pyramid isn't in Egypt - it's hidden under a hill in Mexico

You'd think the world's biggest pyramid is in Egypt - after all, they do call it The Great Pyramid.

Staring at the Sun: What is the lifecycle of a typical star

This is the story of our Sun; its past, present, and future.

What is catnip why do felines go crazy over it

Oils found in catnip makes felines enter a frenzy of delight. No worries, it's non-addictive and harmless.

Why climate and COVID-19 deniers love words like 'alarmist' or 'hoax'

Denial is flourishing in the time of the pandemic.

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