Microbes
Researchers explored pitch-black pits in Yucatán's labyrinthine underwater caves to unlock the secrets of the rivers that provide drinking water to millions
Researchers sampled locations in Yucatán's underwater caves to map the microbes that live there and discovered teaming communities.
Reports of fecal bacteria in drinks at chains like McDonald's are a red flag for bigger problems, a scientist explains
The BBC's consumer affairs program found that samples of iced drinks at McDonald's and 2 other fast food chains contained "varying levels of the bacteria."
7 of the filthiest things you touch all the time
We don't always appreciate the reason why handwashing is so important — we touch a shocking number of absolutely filthy surfaces every single day.
Reports of fecal bacteria in iced coffee at chains like Starbucks are a red flag for bigger problems, a scientist explains
The BBC's consumer affairs program found that samples of iced drinks at Starbucks and two other UK chains contained "varying levels of the bacteria."
A BBC investigation found fecal bacteria in iced drinks from Starbucks and 2 other chains
The BBC's consumer-affairs "Watchdog" program found that samples of iced drinks from Starbucks and others contained "varying levels of the bacteria."
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You should never clean your cutting board with dish soap — here's why
Dish soap and hot water don't clean cutting boards as well as everyone thinks — here's what you should be doing instead.
Here's how often you should really wash your bath towel — and what happens when you don't
"If there is odor coming from the towel, wherever there is odor, there are microbes growing."
NASA has found evidence that an ice-covered moon of Saturn could sustain alien life
Gases found bubbling up through the ocean of Saturn's moon Enceladus may increase humanity's chances of finding extraterrestrial life.
The most popular way of avoiding bathroom germs is bogus — here's what you should do instead
Keep this in mind for your next trip to a public bathroom stall.
The oldest evidence of life on Earth may be these tiny red tubes — and the implications could be enormous
Microscopic fossils found in Quebec are between 4.28 billion and 3.77 billion years old and might help NASA in its search for alien life.
The WHO has ranked the deadliest superbugs in the world
The list, which was released Monday, enumerates 12 bacterial threats, grouping them into three categories: critical, high, and medium.
How 'superspreaders' make epidemics like the last Ebola outbreak happen
About 20% of infected people spread about of 80% of all infectious disease, meaning that some people are particularly contagious.
Stop eating yogurt for its probiotics because it's not actually helping
Is yogurt really good for you?
Bad pollution might be carrying antibiotic-resistant bacteria
Scientists are now cautioning that city smog might be spreading the genetic material that makes viruses untreatable.
These strange funnels on Mars might be cauldrons for alien life
A strange depression on the surface Mars could contain three key ingredients for life: water, heat, and nutrients.
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These are the 20 best microscope photos of 2016
Judges for the Nikon Small World contest just deemed these 20 images the best microscope pictures of 2016.
These 20 images just won the world's most prestigious microscope photo contest
Judges for the Nikon Small World contest just deemed these 20 images the best microscope pictures of 2016.
These stunning photos reveal a beautiful and frightening universe just beyond reach
Nikon Small World awards microscope photographer cash prizes for their best microscope pictures each year, and 2016 has brought some truly beautiful images.
A microbiologist reveals why most probiotics are a sham
The truth about probiotics.
How your gut bacteria affect your sleep, stress levels, and mood
Links have been made between the microbiota and depression, anxiety and stress. Your gut bacteria may even affect how well you sleep.