What is “Disease X” and how worried should we be about it?
A mysterious disease has popped up in the DRC and seems to be particularly deadly to children, but we are...
Dr. Andrei Mihai is a geophysicist and founder of ZME Science. He has a Ph.D. in geophysics and archaeology and has completed courses from prestigious universities (with programs ranging from climate and astronomy to chemistry and geology). He is passionate about making research more accessible to everyone and communicating news and features to a broad audience.
A mysterious disease has popped up in the DRC and seems to be particularly deadly to children, but we are...
A new study reveals how urban noise pollutes more than just the environment — it affects our mood and mental...
Professors should probably start changing how they evaluate students.
Dogs have been successfully trained to detect one of the most common dog cancers with 92% specificity.
When you think about security passwords, your mind probably goes to lengthy, complex combinations; especially when we're talking about something...
Known as Cueva de los Cristales (Cave of Crystals), this hidden chamber in Mexico holds some of the largest natural...
When Neil Armstrong first stepped onto the moon in 1969, his words, "One small step for man, one giant leap...
New research from Denmark and the US uncovers how air and noise pollution disrupt fertility, from impairing sperm and egg...
In recent years, 3D printing has evolved dramatically. Once limited to materials like plastic or resin, it now extends to...
Dophins have been found with several drugs, including fentanyl, in their fat reserves.
Combing through old maps, this AI finds abandoned oil wells so we can cut off their methane emissions.
After chess, Go, and proteins, has DeepMind taken over weather forecasting as well?
Who are David Mayer and Brian Hood?
Climate change is heating up faster than we thought.
NASA’s New Horizons mission revolutionized our view of Pluto, revealing a vibrant, geologically active world full of surprises.
Even ExxonMobil, a symbol of fossil fuel dominance, is urging climate action, underscoring the tension between Trump’s policies and industry...
The next time you take some medicine, it could be through your lens.
AI is transforming urban wind energy. Researchers in Birmingham, UK, have developed a revolutionary turbine optimized for low wind speeds...
Your morning cup of coffee might be doing more than waking you up—it could be adding years to your life...
The gist of it is simple: "ignore the trolls".
Krotite is a cosmic relic, one of the oldest minerals in the Solar System, formed under fiery conditions in the...
Chat bots can mimic empathy -- but they don't actually feel it.
New research on asteroid Ryugu samples reveals an unexpected culprit: Earth microbes.
A zircon crystal from a Martian meteorite unlocks secrets of a water-rich, dynamic Mars 4.45 billion years ago.
When you're stressed, few things feel better than indulging in some comfort food. But while most comfort foods aren't the...
With less than 10% of global plastic recycled and the rest wreaking havoc on ecosystems, a team of Japanese scientists...
What happens when a highly social creature like a bottlenose dolphin is left utterly alone? Delle, a solitary dolphin in...
"The Alliance to End Plastic Waste promised a $1.5 billion solution to plastic pollution. Five years later, it’s cleaned up...
Nanopasta might not make it to your dinner plate, but its ultrathin structure could revolutionize wound care.
Prolonged sitting doesn’t just hurt your back; it significantly increases the risk of heart failure and cardiovascular death, even for...
Take a closer look at your hands—they carry millions of years of evolutionary history, connecting you to our closest primate...
The immune system has evolved to heal small ruptures and fractures with remarkable efficacy. So why not try to mimic...
Bosses who switch between abusive and ethical behaviors leave their teams not only confused but also emotionally drained.
There are approximately 7,000 human languages spoken worldwide. In every one of them, we have expressions for pain, joy, and...
Researchers have developed an AI system using CCTV cameras to monitor culverts, potentially reducing urban flooding by detecting blockages in...
The Michigan student got a chilling message from an AI chatbot.
Cash buyers have several advantages -- and on average, they pay significantly less.
Despite promises that AI would reduce racial bias, these models seem to only perpetuate it.
The findings could transform the agriculture industry and cater to consumer demands for tastier produce.
These could be the earliest discovered spindle whorls, technology that was then seemingly lost for 4000 years.
No peak emissions yet.
ChatGPT is leaking into the physical world.
It's a prevalent stereotype all over the world.
A tightly tied waist cord on a saree underskirt may pose a cancer risk.
Elephants seem to not only know how to use the hose, but also how to intentionally interfere with others using...
Researchers conclude that a nearshore zone once existed in Utopia Planitia.
They're some of the most unusual creatures in the ocean.
With all the stuff happening in the world right now, it's easy to get distracted or simply forget that climate...
“It spreads like a skin cream and grips like sandpaper,” says
Cats — putting their paws where they're not supposed to since ancient times.