When we think of things that conduct electricity, we usually picture copper wires or high-tech circuits, not living organisms. But researchers have just discovered something …
The key to beating superbugs may have been under our noses the entire time, a new study suggests. The study, which was led by Dr. …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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, …
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 has been home to space travelers for nearly two decades now, and with the current crew of six, there’s been a …
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 …
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, …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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, …
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 …
