bacteria
Unknown bacteria found living on the International Space Station
The discovery could help astronauts find better ways to grow food in space.
If we do find alien life, what kind will it be?
Three lines of evidence point to the idea of complex, multicellular alien life being a wild goose chase. But are we clever enough to know?
Researchers announce a new state of matter: swirlons
Starling flocks, schools of fish, and clouds of insects all agree.
The bacteria in our guts can tell time
For the first time, it was discovered that nonphotosynthetic bacteria have a circadian clock.
New type of dual-acting antibiotic shows promise
A new antibiotic hits germs with a two pronged attack.
Earth’s first lifeforms breathed arsenic, not oxygen
The microbes that eventually produced the planet's oxygen had to breathe something, after all.
Animal magnetism: Bacteria may help creatures sense Earth’s magnetic fields
An intriguing theory explains animals' magnetic sense.
Does warm weather impact COVID-19?
Various studies examine the impact of humidity, temperature, rain, and sunshine on COVID-19.
Did life on Earth start in space? Study finds evidence of panspermia
A new study shows bacteria could survive travel from Earth to Mars.
Meet antivitamins. They may replace your antibiotics one day
German researchers have just solved the mystery of how these substances work.
New bandages turn color to identify an infected wound
Smart bandages quickly identify antibiotic-resistant bacteria, and normal bacteria, in owies.
Ask a Chemist: How does handwashing kill coronavirus?
The physical action of handwashing plus the properties of soap is a one-two punch for the virus.
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Only 1 in 75 households are cooking chicken safely, survey finds
Most homes are using insufficient methods to determine when chicken is done cooking and safe to eat.
Kate the Chemist: Water is a freak substance. Here’s why.
Dr. Kate Biberdorf explains why boiling water makes it safer and how water molecules are unusual and cool.
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New evidence that teeth can fill their own cavities
A drug developed to combat Alzheimer’s Disease can trigger regeneration of tooth dentin.
Artificial intelligence yields new antibiotic
A deep-learning model identifies a powerful new drug that can kill some antibiotic-resistant bacteria.
Could heart disease actually be contagious?
A new hypothesis suggests that you can "catch" noncommunicable diseases from other people via the microbiome.
Antibiotic resistance: Researchers have directly proven that bacteria can change shape inside humans to avoid antibiotics
Antibiotic resistance poses one of the biggest threats to global public health.
The best hospitals have more superbugs. Do patients have a right to know?
The premier hospitals tend to have the most superbugs — they also have the best experts.
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These simple habits can optimize your gut and brain bacteria
What you eat — and when — can make you superhuman.
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Belly fat: Gut bacteria checks could lead to personalized diets
The reason one diet does not suit all may be found in our guts.
A new spray may help treat the deadly white-nose syndrome
Bats are being subjected to a deadly plague that may be threatening their existence. However, a new bacterial spray may help fight the fungus responsible.
This bacteria can withstand 1,000x as much radiation as would kill a human
Meet Deinococcus radioduranst, the world's toughest bacteria.
The looming superbug crisis: Politics, profit, and Big Pharma
Here's how we stop a health crisis before it wreaks havoc on us.
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Evolution just got turned upside down. Sorry sponges.
Stems cells have always been pretty amazing.
An organism found in dirt may lead to an anxiety vaccine, say scientists
Can dirt help us fight off stress? Groundbreaking new research shows how.
Scientists want to use bacteria to revolutionize energy storage
Cornell University researchers propose using biology to transform the storage of sustainable energy.
The ocean is teeming with viruses — billions and billions of them
A new study has identified 12 times as many viral populations as previous research.
Why asking doctors to prescribe fewer antibiotics is futile
Antibiotics are often the fastest and simplest way for doctors to help their patients. But with the threat of drug-resistant bacteria, how do we stop prescribing antibiotics?
Bacteria travel internationally by air to trade genes, Rutgers researchers say
They may be using an "air bridge" to do so.