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

Parkinson’s disease and your appendix High levels of improperly shaped proteins in the appendix may be an indicator of Parkinson's disease in the brain.

February 12, 2019 by Gina Misra Read More

A Microbe Fossil Hunt How deep sea rocks hide fossilized microbes

January 28, 2019 by Osama Alian Read More

When it comes to buying seafood, there are five kinds of people. Which one are you? Consumers are becoming more conscious than ever about their food, and companies are following their lead by finding out what matters to them.

January 21, 2019 by Gina Misra Read More

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.

January 10, 2019 by Gina Misra Read More

What kind of bacteria will eat you when you die? Who microbial decomposers are and where they come from play an important role in how fast they decompose as climate changes.

December 20, 2018 by Nadia Szeinbaum Read More

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.

November 13, 2018 by Gina Misra Read More

Is Coconut Oil Really Better For You 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 compared to butter.

by Gina Misra Read More

Where Have All the Passenger Pigeons Gone? Researchers may have uncovered how the once numerous bird went extinct in only 100 years

November 7, 2018 by Matthew D'Ambrosio Read More

Using Computers to Identify Deadly Bacteria Japanese researchers develop a machine learning tool to identify deadly bacteria species based on their unique growth characteristics.

October 31, 2018 by Andrew Liew Read More