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Epilepsy is often misunderstood with different facts and myths surrounding the condition.
Einstein's theory of special relativity would revolutionise the field of physics upon its introduction. This is the first part of the ZME Science guide to that revolutionary theory.
Life could go back to normal this fall.
The ultimate embodiment of ‘high risk, high rewards'.
We knew they were smart, but they're surprisingly similar to us.
A basic rundown of Bitcoin and other cryptos, beyond the hype.
You batter pay attention if you don't know what this is.
Well it's very sweet, and as far as we can tell, yes.
Research against Covid-19 in Latin America brings hope in the middle of the crisis.
Antarctica's a weird place. It has a Burger King, a few coffee shops, but no real inhabitants.
It’s easy to forget, in the current situation, that the world is still heating up severely. If the COVID-19 pandemic is a wave sweeping through the world, then climate change is a tsunami looming darkly on the horizon and already starting to strike. Yes, climate change is hitting us already, probably in more ways than […]
You don't get a vaccine and become immune the next second. It usually takes a while -- and we're not sure how long it lasts.
Vaccination probably doesn't work the way you imagine it does.
How's the richest country in the world doing?
Simple questions often lead to very rich topics.
The Amazon founder has huge plans for space exploration. Now he actually has the time and money to make them happen.
Did you honestly expect a straightforward answer?
A five-week lockdown could squash viral transmission, one researcher argues.
It's all due to the physics of the scattering of light.
Far from useless, the appendix is important for maintaining gut flora and supporting the immune system.
Several vaccines have laid claim to the 'cheapest' title. Things aren't entirely clear, but some vaccines are definitely cheaper than others.
Both are mRNA vaccines -- the first of this type -- and are similar in many ways, but there are also some key differences.
Man's best friend has been with us for millennia, but we're still learning new things.
There's more to the Red Planet than you think.
The scale of the Roman Empire during its heyday was unprecedented in the Ancient World.
Know the signs and act FAST.
A system of numerals that is written down like tic-tac-toe.
Many fear that COVID-19 is just a dress rehearsal for what lurks around the corner. Could lab-grown meat be an ally?
When talking about planetary ring systems, Saturn and Jupiter likely spring to mind — they are our closest ringed neighbors, after all. But although impressive, their rings aren’t that large, in the grand scheme of things. Jupiter’s aren’t that large even when judging only by our Solar System. Neptune and Uranus also have rings, but […]
It's an unprecedented achievement owed to intense scientific efforts and massive funding.
It’s the fastest-developed vaccine ever -- here’s how we pulled it off.
Everything you wanted to know about the new coronavirus vaccines.
There's no data because clinical trials did not include pregnant or breastfeeding women. But here's what we know so far.
Sorry but there’s no microchips or luciferase, just safe and effective ingridients.
Scientists don't know for sure at this stage of the pandemic, but there is evidence suggesting that current vaccines could offer ample protection.
All medication has side effects, and coronavirus vaccines are no exception. Severe reactions are very rare though!
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.
Vaccines are here, but dangers still lurk.
It's a surreal experience but few can bear it for more than a few minutes.
Who you calling bird brain?
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.
They might be small, but these mussels shoulder tremendous responsibility.
Concrete in some Roman piers is not only still viable today but stronger than it ever was. Its secret sauce? Seawater.
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.
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.
This has been one heck of a year, that's for sure. Just look at this robot dog.
It's been quite the year.
As its hospitals fill up to capacity and intensive care beds are running out, Sweden is starting to sidetrack from its initial approach.
An Australian artist has captured graceful photos of humpbacks and compiled them to in a enchanting book.
It's part boring, part interesting, and mostly geology.