Microbes

  1. Microbes

    Fast-flying fungal spores

    Using high-speed cameras, scientists identify the fastest spores on Earth.

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  2. Earth

    Detecting an eerie sea glow

    At night, glowing bacteria can give large areas of the sea a surreal milky color.

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  3. Microbes

    Fungus hunt

    Scientists are collecting information to create a family tree for fungi (and mushrooms).

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  4. Environment

    The down side of keeping clean

    Chemicals we use to clean and disinfect could be damaging the environment by killing off algae at the food chain's base.

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  5. Health & Medicine

    Gut germs to the rescue

    Many of the bacteria that live in our intestines may help keep us healthy.

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