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Category: New Mexico Tech

Undergraduates at New Mexico Tech summarize the latest research in cave studies and geomicrobiology!
Volcanic vent, Mauna Loa
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Lava tubes contain unknown “microbial dark matter”

Posted on November 27, 2025November 28, 2025 by Sciworthy

Researchers discovered lava tubes on Mauna Loa containing previously unknown microorganisms with metabolisms and communities that could…

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    Methane-munching microbes modify the seafloor

    Posted on June 16, 2025June 25, 2025 by Sciworthy

    Researchers showed that methane-eating bacteria acidify their surroundings and dissolve carbonate rocks on the seafloor.

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      Bat poop corrodes cave formations

      Posted on April 17, 2025June 25, 2025 by Sciworthy

      Scientists found that bat droppings, microorganisms, and dripping water combine to dissolve cave formations in Slovakia and Poland.

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        Storms cause acids to enlarge our aquifers

        Posted on February 13, 2025June 26, 2025 by Sciworthy

        Researchers found that sulfuric and nitric acids from human activities dissolve more limestone in aquifers than they previously thought,…

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          Researchers use purple passionflower to treat herpes

          Posted on January 23, 2025June 25, 2025 by Sciworthy

          Scientists showed that a compound naturally found in purple passionflowers can alleviate symptoms of herpes simplex eye infections in mice.

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            Viruses keep acid-loving microbes in check

            Posted on December 23, 2024June 26, 2025 by Sciworthy

            Researchers found viruses infect bacteria and other microorganisms in acid mine drainage and may control microbial diversity in these…

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              Archeologists uncover ancient fishhooks in Indonesia

              Posted on January 29, 2024June 26, 2025 by Sciworthy

              Archeologists discovered the remains of 12,000-year-old fishhooks and other fishing artifacts in a cave on Alor Island, Indonesia.

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                Scientists described a couch potato cave salamander called the olm

                Posted on December 25, 2023June 26, 2025 by Sciworthy

                Researchers tracked a species of large cave salamanders for several years to see how they survived their low-energy surroundings. It turns…

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                  How do mountains affect Earth’s climate?

                  Posted on December 11, 2023December 1, 2023 by Sciworthy

                  Scientists showed sulfuric acid formed during weathering of rocks causes mountains to consume less greenhouse gasses than they previously…

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                    Can artificial light stop algal growth in caves?

                    Posted on April 3, 2023April 10, 2023 by Sciworthy

                    Scientists show changing the types of artificial lights used in tourist caves can help prevent growth of algae that damage stalactites and…

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