Hunting for fossilized microbes
We’ve all heard of hunting for fossils to learn about the Earth’s past, but what if you wanted to learn about the microbes that lived…
Category: Biology
When it comes to buying seafood, there are five kinds of people. Which one are you?
What makes a person choose a certain kind of fish when shopping at the grocery store? A group of German researchers surveyed shoppers to…
Does the age of grapes impact the smell of your wine?
Different stages of Cabernet Sauvignon and Riesling grape development are associated with quite a few changes in wine aroma.
Implanting sensors in fish to monitor their stress levels in the wild
Measuring heart rate continuously can show how long it truly takes for fish to recover from stressful events.
Is coconut oil really healthier than butter?
Researchers found in a recent study that coconut oil had no impact on body weight but may have a small postive impact on cholesterol…
What influences the flavor of different wines?
You sit down at a restaurant and peruse the menu for the best wine to pair with your dinner. Do you choose a red wine like Cabernet…
You may be getting catfished by catfish
A recent study of catfish products found that 7 of the 80 products tested were mislabeled, of which 5 were from restaurants and 2 were from…
Can some fungi clean up plastic pollution?
Since September is National Mushroom Month, it’s fitting to think about the incredible things fungi can do. You may be familiar with…
Did humans really kill most of the plants and animals?
We may be the most successful land mammal, but pound for pound, plants and bacteria still have us beat.
Detecting Toxins Produced by Algae
Harmful algal blooms are becoming an increasing problem in areas around the world, including the Great Lakes, where drinking water is…