How long should you use the same towel before washing it?
Towels are an essential part of daily life, but have you ever wondered how clean they really are? These soft, fluffy fabrics might look fresh …
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Researchers discovered thousands of unknown bacteria in Hawaiian caves
Hawai’i is home to multiple lava caves, lava tubes, and geothermal vents. And a new study that researchers published in Frontiers in Microbiology reveals that …
This incredible organism can actually survive in outer space
What if I told you there is a bacterium strong enough to survive in outer space? Sure, we already know about the bacterium that could …
Scientists found the largest bacteria ever, and it’s the size of a fly
Biologists have discovered the largest bacterium ever, and you can see it with the naked eye. Researchers found the bacterium living in Caribbean mangroves. A …
NASA may want to send bacteria to the Moon and Mars after all
Research from the International Space Station reveals the benefits of using bacteria to extract minerals from material found on the Moon and Mars. One specific …
A deadly bacteria is sweeping along the East Coast
A species of flesh-eating bacteria is popping up with increasing regularity in the Carolinas. The bacteria can infect through contact with water sources, easily taking …
This revolutionary new compound could fight antibiotic-resistant bacteria
Scientists have developed a new compound capable of attacking both subgroups of antibiotic-resistant bacteria. Drug-resistant bacteria, also known as “superbugs” are incredibly dangerous and pose …
Earthly bacteria survives for years in space, study proves
An experiment has proven that bacteria can survive in the harsh conditions of space for years on end. A Japanese mission placed bacteria pellets in …
Crazy new bacteria feeds on metal, and scientists discovered it by accident
A researcher from Caltech accidentally discovered a metal-eating bacteria after leaving a dirty glass in tap water. The bacteria appear to feed on manganese, creating …
Scientists solve mystery of space bacteria on the ISS
When you’re living in a remote, isolated environment, things like bacteria and viruses can wreak havoc in a very short period of time. The International …
Doctors just found a scary new drug-resistant ‘superbug’ bacteria
One of the biggest fears for doctors and health experts around the world is the steady emergence of so-called “superbugs,” or bacteria that are resistant …
CDC warns that pet store puppies are making people sick
Taking a new puppy home from the pet store can be an incredibly exciting experience. You’re adopting a living, breathing bundle of cuddles, and by …
Superbugs could kill us all if we’re not careful
You may not see it on the surface, but there’s an arms race happening at your local pharmacy. Every day, antibiotics are handed out to …
Oh, good: An antibiotic-resistant germ evolved to beat a ‘last resort’ drug in less than a month
It’s been almost a century since doctors began using antibiotics to treat bacterial infections and illnesses, and those treatments have saved many, many lives in …
Hot tub display at North Carolina fair kills 2 after infecting 134 with Legionnaires’ disease
A display of hot tubs at the North Carolina Mountain State Fair is being blamed for well over 100 cases of Legionnaires’ disease that began …
Dog kisses blamed for devastating infection that cost a woman her hands and legs
Dogs are man’s best friend, but their mouths aren’t the most sterile things in the world. In fact, a dog’s mouth can be downright disgusting, …
Antibiotic-resistant bacteria are catching a ride on hospital flies
When you’re particularly sick, you go to the hospital. Health care facilities like clinics and hospitals can improve our quality of life, but they may …
The International Space Station is disgusting
The International Space Station has been home to space travelers for nearly two decades now, and with the current crew of six, there’s been a …
Scientists are trying to make the International Space Station’s bathroom a little less gross
The International Space Station is like no other place on Earth, and not just because it’s not actually on Earth at all. The orbiting laboratory …
Microbes found aboard the International Space Station aren’t as scary as they seem
Over the past few months there’s been a lot of talk about the conditions inside the International Space Station and its potential to spawn new, …
Nearly two dozen cases of Legionnaires’ disease have been traced to Disneyland
A trip to Disneyland is supposed to be a wondrous journey to the land of make-believe but health officials now believe that the magical park …
Texas man survived shark attack, but then his luck ran out
Getting into a close encounter with one of the most perfect predators on the planet is not an ideal situation for anyone, but that’s exactly …
Man loses limbs after contracting an infection from a dog lick
Everyone loves dogs. Okay, maybe not everyone, but lots and lots of people consider a canine companion a member of their own family, and having …
The oldest known color made by a living creature on Earth is not what you’d guess
Today, when you look around the Earth, you see a lot of green. It’s easy to imagine that things were the same before humans or …
Antibiotic-resistant ‘nightmare’ bacteria spreads to 27 states
Doctors and scientists have been warning us for years that the overuse of antibiotics could result in a “super bug.” An antibiotic-resistant bacteria, they said, …
Forget sharks, your poop germs might be the most dangerous thing swimming in the ocean
Sharks are incredibly scary creatures to experience first-hand, and I totally understand why you’d be afraid to go swimming in the ocean in an area …
Scientists say Earth’s atmosphere is raining viruses and bacteria down on the entire planet
If you like to start out your day by opening your window for a big breath of fresh air you might want to rethink your …
