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A prolific French academic, author of hundreds of papers, doesn't exist. She's a form of protest

I'm always down for sticking it to the man a little.

How did the pandemic start? The fine line between truth and conspiracy

Theory or conspiracy theory? It's important to separate facts from fiction.

This is the first rib-eye steak that didn't require killing an animal

Delicious and cruelty-free meat.

Why over 1 million people watched a cheater play chess

A bizarre story of cheating, chess, and popular uproar, became the most watched chess event in modern history.

Computation pioneers awarded 'Nobel of Mathematics'

The two mathematicians are true pioneers in their fields.

Ten years after the earthquake that caused the Fukushima disaster, both Japan and the world are still reeling

What have we learned since the 2011 tragedy?

Otters maintain patches of healthy kelp forests even when surrounded by "urchin barrens"

Sea otters hadn't been seen on the North California Coast since the 1880s -- but they're back to help protect the kelp forests.

Electroceuticals, the bioelectronic medicine of the future

Future medicine could come in the form of electric impulses and go straight to the brain.

The invisible border that keeps vultures in Spain, not Portugal

"The Spanish-Portuguese border acts as a quasi-impermeable barrier", researchers note.

Latin American's science contribution against COVID-19

Research against Covid-19 in Latin America brings hope in the middle of the crisis.

This minimalistic chart shows how hot 2020 and the past few years have really been

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 […]

How many have been vaccinated in the US

How's the richest country in the world doing?

Why Jeff Bezos' retirement from Amazon means big things for space

The Amazon founder has huge plans for space exploration. Now he actually has the time and money to make them happen.

Pandemic skirmishes: the US is lacking decisive action on viral transmission, physicist warns

A five-week lockdown could squash viral transmission, one researcher argues.

Could lab-grown meat prevent the next pandemic?

Many fear that COVID-19 is just a dress rehearsal for what lurks around the corner. Could lab-grown meat be an ally?

How we got a safe, effective vaccine in under one year -- without cutting corners

It's an unprecedented achievement owed to intense scientific efforts and massive funding.

What made the development of the COVID-19 vaccine unique in history

It’s the fastest-developed vaccine ever -- here’s how we pulled it off.

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.

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.

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 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.

12 times the Arecibo telescope helped us figure out the universe

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

Pandemic fatigue is starting to take its toll.

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.

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.

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

Denial is flourishing in the time of the pandemic.

Russia's vaccine is unproven and reckless

It looks like a publicity stunt pandering to an audience rather than a legitimate announcement.

A visual tour of Ceres, where astronomers found evidence of a subsurface ocean

Recent evidence has just made Ceres one of the more interesting places in the solar system.

Japan had the coronavirus under control. Then, it opened up too quickly

The virus was almost nowhere to be found. Now, it's almost everywhere.

Outrageous paper that says 5G "produces viruses" gets shredded by experts

It's shocking that something like this can get published.

The world's poorest are escaping extreme poverty faster than ever -- but not everything is getting better

Here’s an encouraging thought: extreme poverty has been largely alleviated. In 1820, 94% of the world’s population lived in extreme poverty (the equivalent purchasing power of under US $1.9/day). In 1990, the figure had dropped to 34.8%, which is already a big improvement. But since 1990, in just 30 years, the figure has dropped to […]

How a mythological creature is helping Japan against the pandemic

Amabié has become a symbol of Japan's fight against COVID-19.

New AI can write in any style, answer deep questions, and even write poems

We are officially looking through the glass -- this AI is eerily good.

Is our immune system strong enough to tackle the current age?

Is our immune system successful? It depends how you look at it.