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Sciworthy

The Encyclopedia of Science's Frontier

Author: Mary Sabuda

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Can hidden sulfur cycling influence greenhouse gas emissions in wetlands?

Posted on March 2, 2021October 24, 2022 by Mary Sabuda

Wetlands are the largest source of methane to Earth’s atmosphere. How do microbes, sulfur, and mixing of water sources influence…

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    Using Reishi mushrooms to filter methane out of the atmosphere

    Posted on January 11, 2021October 24, 2022 by Mary Sabuda

    Could dead or living #fungi be used as a biofilter to trap and remove #methane, the potent #greenhousegas, from the atmosphere? Researchers…

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      Fungi may be able to help clean up polluted water

      Posted on November 24, 2020October 24, 2022 by Mary Sabuda

      Human activities such as coal mining and processing can cause high levels of selenium contamination, which can be harmful to human health.…

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        New ancient human species bones uncovered in the Philippines

        Posted on July 15, 2020October 24, 2022 by Mary Sabuda

        The remains of a previously unknown species of human has been found in a cave in the Philippines!

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          Can cigarette butts on the beach influence the local environment?

          Posted on May 22, 2020October 24, 2022 by Mary Sabuda

          A study of burned and unburned cigarettes found that water chemistry and microbes living in Mediterranean beach sediments changed after 4…

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            What can microbes teach us about life in extreme environments?

            Posted on May 13, 2020October 24, 2022 by Mary Sabuda

            Microbes on Earth have adapted to survive in some pretty extreme locations. The extreme dryness of deserts, high salinity in salt deposits,…

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              Fungi influence the recovery of pollutants in the environment

              Posted on May 11, 2020October 24, 2022 by Mary Sabuda

              Researchers found a hidden selenium cycle tied to manganese oxide minerals made by common soil fungi.

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                Protection by disinfection: best ways to sanitize surfaces from the coronavirus family

                Posted on March 24, 2020October 24, 2022 by Mary Sabuda

                What are the best ways to sanitize various surfaces from coronaviruses? A team of researchers reviewed 22 studies to better understand the…

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                  Tiny green organisms could have a big impact on polluted environments

                  Posted on February 17, 2020October 24, 2022 by Mary Sabuda

                  Can photosynthetic organisms help clean up contamination? New research from @DominiqueChaput, @biominerals, @RadicalMicrobe & authors…

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                    Can life hiding near Yellowstone National Park’s hot springs tell us about the ancient Earth?

                    Posted on July 24, 2019October 24, 2022 by Mary Sabuda

                    Yellowstone National Park is famous for its hot springs, geysers, wildlife, and incredible geology. While the area is popular among visitors…

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