Contaminants in groundwater can take over 20 years to break down But scientists have a method for removing the contaminants more quickly, using a underground barrier. January 8, 2020 by Kristen Amodeo Read More
We can learn about life on other planets by studying viruses These scientists suggest that perhaps viruses were the first "life form" on Earth, a provocative idea! January 1, 2020 by Justin Dingman Read More
A Special Kind of Bacteria Lets Cement Fix Itself Mineral-forming bacteria that grow best in fast-flowing liquid may be the glue that researchers need to close cracks in underground cement. December 25, 2019 by Samantha Peterson Read More
Mining with acid-generating bacteria Sulfuric acid production by sulfur-oxidizing bacteria may be a solution to a long standing mining problem. December 18, 2019 by Mackenzie Best Read More
Dying Coral Reefs are Springing Forward with New Life Researchers look at the mix of bacteria that established themselves within damaged coral reefs. December 12, 2019 by Sarah Watson Read More
Antibiotic resistance is natural and it is everywhere Researchers have found bacteria with antibiotic resistance genes in Antarctic environments untouched by humans. December 4, 2019 by Angelica Cave Read More
Safety in Numbers: Bacterial Resistance in Space Bacterial cells were found to be more resistant to space hazards when grouped together as aggregates and could even protect secondary bacterial species. September 18, 2019 by Sherina Malkani Read More
Can life hiding near Yellowstone National Park’s hot springs tell us about the ancient Earth? Sunlight-driven life hiding under layers of silica near Yellowstone’s hot springs may hold clues for what Earth was like billions of years ago July 24, 2019 by Mary Sabuda Read More
Are the Building Blocks of Life From A Hydrothermal Vent? How studying hydrothermal systems gives us a window into our past May 15, 2019 by Osama Alian Read More
Believe it or not, we can (kind of) measure the air pressure of early Earth! Blue-green algae's response to different nitrogen pressures may tell us what fossils to look for and what those fossils tell us about ancient air pressure. February 13, 2019 by Sanjoy Som Read More
