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Can bacteria inherit memories?

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

Researchers found some bacteria pass information to future generations that affects their behavior and ability to resist antibiotics.

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    Could “Fools’ Gold” have helped build the first proteins?

    Posted on September 21, 2020October 24, 2022 by Sciworthy

    How and why humans exist are questions that have challenged different cultures ever since the dawn of civilization. Many scientists have…

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      Cyanobacteria can teach us about climate adaptation

      Posted on August 1, 2019October 24, 2022 by Erica Curles

      The oceans are warming due to climate change and this will impact all oceanic life, from the smallest plankton to the largest tuna. The web…

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        The Sun is Hiding Extra Light and Energy from Us!

        Posted on June 6, 2017June 24, 2025 by Sciworthy

        Our Sun is the nearest star to us. We have worshipped it, bathed in its light, and, of course, studied it. Scientists regularly use our Sun…

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