According to a new study, living cells outnumber stars in the universe, highlighting the deep, underrated link between geophysics and biology.
Tag: Microbiology
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Mars Needs Insects
If humans are ever going to live on the red planet, they’re going to have to bring bugs with them.
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Pond in Hawaii Turned Pink, Raising a Red Flag for the Environment
Dry conditions and high salt levels in the water allowed for halobacteria to thrive, turning a pond bubble-gum pink.
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These Amphibian Children Have a Taste for (Mom’s) Skin
Caecilians are the first amphibians known to pass on their microbiomes to their offspring.
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The Mystery of My Burning Esophagus
As a science writer, I’ve spent years covering the rise of allergic conditions. Why couldn’t I figure out my own?