NASA finds super-tough bacteria that could survive Mars trip
NASA has some of the cleanest rooms in the world to prevent contamination. But some microbes have found…
Garlic Mouth Wash? The Science Says Yes
It turns out that in addition to keeping vampires away, garlic might also have decent mouthwashing capabilities. A…
What a gut microbiome scientist wants you to eat every day
You can make your gut microbes happy by doing the following, Corbin said: limit your intake of ultra-processed…
Hungry Worms Could Help Solve Plastic Pollution
Plastics that support modern life are inexpensive, strong, and versatile, but are difficult to dispose of and have…
Florida Cat Named Pepper Brings Home Never-Before-Seen Virus—for the Second Time
Last year, Pepper, a pet cat who roams the backyards of Gainesville, Florida, helped a scientist discover a…