ZME Science stance on communicating the climate crisis
Like other publishers before us, we are updating our stance on how we communicate and report on the current climate ...
Whales blow bubbly nets to help them fish — and we have it on camera
God, they're cute.
Chillax, it’s whatevs — new words added to Oxford dictionary
"Oxford Dictionary needs to be stopped" -- our copy editor, upon reading the list.
Renewables are gradually overtaking fossil fuels in the UK, report shows
Electricity generated from clean energy is beating out fossil fuel plants -- for the first time in 120 years.
Investing in flashy display pays off for species that mate for life
Male finches continuously fight for their partner's attention -- and it seems like it's in both their interests to do ...
Underwater volcanoes can produce stadium-sized bubbles
Some bubbles were up to 750 feet (228 meters) across.
Why typhoons and hurricanes make beautiful, pink (or violet) skies
It was the beauty before the storm.
Black Holes could stunt the growth of dwarf galaxies
In smaller galaxies, large-scale winds from active black holes could hinder the formation of stars.
Exposure to THD causes alterations in the brain of unborn rats
The findings come on a backdrop of growing marijuana legalization in the U.S.
Algal blooms are getting worse on a global scale, research shows
Intensity of algal blooms has increased over the past three decades
Humble people are aware of their accomplishments – they just don’t feel entitled to special treatment
Non-entitlement may be the crux of humbleness.
Trio of economists awarded Nobel prize for their work on alleviating poverty
You could hardly imagine a more noble award.
Antarctica is being melted from the inside-out by hidden rivers
They run below the Antarctic shelves and destabilize and melt them
Humans could have salamander-like ability to regrow cartilage
Study opens door to new treatments for joint injuries and diseases.
The clap is making a comeback — as are syphilis and chlamydia
"She's got the clap" -- CDC.
New gene-based immunotherapy hunts for hidden cancer cells
This new system should, in theory, be effective against multiple cancer types, including those currently resistant to immunotherapy.
New material selectively captured CO2 molecules and turns them into useful products
Propeller-shaped molecules trap CO2, which can then be used to manufacture useful organic materials.
Doctors petition FDA to add breast cancer warning on cheese
12,000 doctors have signed the petition.
Cut down on dairy and sweets if you’re struggling with acne, study concludes
Yes, even chocolate.
The future of pain management beyond painkillers: new lines of research to keep an eye on
With the current opioid crisis, we need new avenues for pain management.
