Bat poop corrodes cave formations
Scientists found that bat droppings, microorganisms, and dripping water combine to dissolve cave formations in Slovakia and Poland.
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Scientists found that bat droppings, microorganisms, and dripping water combine to dissolve cave formations in Slovakia and Poland.
Researchers found that sulfuric and nitric acids from human activities dissolve more limestone in aquifers than they previously thought,…
Scientists showed that a compound naturally found in purple passionflowers can alleviate symptoms of herpes simplex eye infections in mice.
Researchers found viruses infect bacteria and other microorganisms in acid mine drainage and may control microbial diversity in these…
Archeologists discovered the remains of 12,000-year-old fishhooks and other fishing artifacts in a cave on Alor Island, Indonesia.
Researchers tracked a species of large cave salamanders for several years to see how they survived their low-energy surroundings. It turns…
Scientists showed sulfuric acid formed during weathering of rocks causes mountains to consume less greenhouse gasses than they previously…
Scientists show changing the types of artificial lights used in tourist caves can help prevent growth of algae that damage stalactites and…
Researchers showed microbes living on the walls of underground caves can take up and store carbon dioxide and methane from the atmosphere.
Researchers show mathematical models based on cell biology can help lake managers reduce toxic algal blooms and improve the quality of our…