Scientists found the last universal common ancestor for all life on Earth
Four billion years ago, Earth was violent, hot, and unstable. Yet new research suggests that by then, life…
Scientists Shocked to Discover Microbes ‘Colonizing’ Lava Within Hours of Solidifying
Microbes have a penchant to survive almost everywhere on Earth and in the most extreme conditions. This includes…
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…
This Microbe ‘Plays Dead’ in NASA Clean Rooms, and We May Have Sent It to Mars
The tiniest life forms are sometimes the strongest of them all—that is, they’ll survive anywhere and do everything…
Germaphobes, Rejoice! Airplane and Hospital Air Is Actually Pretty Clean, Study Claims
If you’re looking to avoid getting sick, chances are you’ll steer clear from visiting a hospital or traveling…
Earthquakes Did Something Unexpected to Life Deep Beneath Yellowstone
Researchers have investigated how earthquakes impacted underground life in Yellowstone, where they thrive far from the Sun’s warmth…
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…
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…