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Bacteria

NASA may want to send bacteria to the Moon and Mars after all

November 10th, 2020

Mike Wehner

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 bacteria is capable of extracting rare earth elements from volcanic rock under multiple gravity conditions. NASA has historically avoided contaminating its mission with bacteria, but it turns out they may …

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July 29th, 2021

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July 30th, 2021

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Science

A deadly bacteria is sweeping along the East Coast

November 5th, 2020

Mike Wehner

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 root via small cuts or sores. The bacteria can kill within days, or cause severe pain even if it’s not fatal. Taking a quick dip in a river or creek …

Science

This revolutionary new compound could fight antibiotic-resistant bacteria

September 7th, 2020

Mike Wehner

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 a major threat to public health. The researchers say the compound attacks both gram-positive and notoriously hard-to-kill gram-negative bacteria. Antibiotics are great, but they come with a serious downside. Over …

Science

Earthly bacteria survives for years in space, study proves

August 26th, 2020

Mike Wehner

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 panels outside of the International Space Station, and the bacteria managed to survive for up to three years before being retrieved. Ensuring that such bacteria don’t contaminate other worlds is …

Science

Crazy new bacteria feeds on metal, and scientists discovered it by accident

July 19th, 2020

Mike Wehner

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 oxidation, and creating a bit of a mess. The scientists now believe that the bacteria may be responsible for some well-known issues with water distribution systems in which oxidized manganese …

Science

Scientists solve mystery of space bacteria on the ISS

February 20th, 2020

Mike Wehner

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 Space Station definitely qualifies as being remote and isolated, so when a pair of bacteria species were detected in a water dispenser onboard the space station, scientists wanted to know …

Science

Doctors just found a scary new drug-resistant ‘superbug’ bacteria

January 21st, 2020

Mike Wehner

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 to common antibiotics. Many are already known to scientists, and the microscopic arms race to beat them is ongoing. Now, researchers in Sweden have identified another one, and it came …

Science

CDC warns that pet store puppies are making people sick

December 18th, 2019

Mike Wehner

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 the time you’re ready to bring your new four-legged friend home, you’ve already likely done a whole lot of preparation. One thing you might not be prepared for, however, is …

Science

Superbugs could kill us all if we’re not careful

November 16th, 2019

Mike Wehner

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 countless sick people around the globe. They’re our best weapon against many types of bacteria, and they’ve worked well for us for a long time. That’s beginning to change. Life …

Science

Oh, good: An antibiotic-resistant germ evolved to beat a ‘last resort’ drug in less than a month

October 22nd, 2019

Mike Wehner

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 the decades since. Antibiotics are great, but one of the biggest fears of medical experts and researchers has been the emergence of so-called “superbugs,” or antibiotic-resistant bacteria that mutate to …

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Amazon’s giving away $15 credits, but this is your last chance to get one

When 75,000 Amazon shoppers rave about a $130 memory foam mattress, you need to check it o…

Unreal deal gets you Amazon’s hottest smart home gadget for $23 – plus a $40 c…

Amazon coupon slashes our favorite self-emptying robot vacuum to its lowest price ever

5 must-have Amazon devices you might’ve never even heard of