Foodborne bacteria have "vampiric" lust for blood
The discovery provides useful insights for the development of future treatments against blood infections and sepsis.
Scientists reveal the dirty secret to a better cup of tea
Scientists have discovered that the secret to the perfect cup of tea could be hiding underground.
Scientists break mystery that might solve murders
A set of microbes was present on a number of dead bodies as they decomposed, possibly allowing for a more accurate time of death.
New York residents told to boil water amid harmful microbes risk
Residents of Fredonia, near Lake Erie, were given the order following a disruption at a water treatment plant that could have allowed bacteria into the supply.
Deadly foodborne bacteria found to hide from sanitizers
The bacteria is the third leading cause of death among foodborne illnesses in the U.S.
Mystery of Mars' "burps" could aid search for life
Understanding the patterns of these emissions may help answer the long-standing question: "Is there life on Mars?"
New infectious bacteria species found in hospital patient's blood
Scientists in the U.K. believe the patient, a 55-year-old English shepherd, was likely infected while handling sheep.
Scientists reveal hidden factor that may boost child's brain development
Childhood brain development may be driven in part by the trillions of bacteria that live inside our guts, new research has found.
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Bubblegum-pink lakes to become more common as climate changes
"Because pink lakes tend to be at the more saline end of salt lakes, we are probably expecting to see more pink lakes," an ecologist said.
Warning as low and alcohol-free beers vulnerable to microbes
Researchers have urged manufacturers to consider these findings when producing non-alcoholic beverages.
Microbiologists reveal unseen consequences of getting your ears pierced
Conditions inside a newly pierced ear provide a moist, warm breeding ground for many species of bacteria, some of which can cause serious infections.
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Scientists fear cataclysmic "Factor X" will emerge from Earth's permafrost
"There must be microbes that were on Earth long before Homo sapiens existed," scientist Birgitta Evengård told Newsweek.
Sustainability
Scientists use bacteria to turn plastic into useful substances
Researchers developed genetically engineered strains of one type of bacteria that they say could help to tackle the growing problem of plastic pollution.
Scientists link baby's brain development to their gut bacteria
Specific types of bacteria were related to improved cognitive abilities, suggesting an influence of the gut microbiome on brain development.
Scientist reveals what you actually ingest when you swallow seawater
"The ocean is teeming with microscopic life," Adolfo Sánchez-Blanco said. "I wanted to make a video about this so that people could be aware of this."
Why fish poo could be vital for coral survival
Scientists have found that feces from certain fish species might act as a probiotic for coral reefs.
Man loses leg to flesh-eating disease caused by very rare fungus infection
The man said he told doctors at the hospital that he had injured his leg on a caravan door.
Science student shares top 5 places germs grow the fastest in viral videos
"I can genuinely say that the subway seat was the most shocking discovery," CM, who runs @the_lab_life1, told Newsweek.
A "rainbow pool" has appeared in Virginia's Great Dismal Swamp
This unusual and beautiful natural phenomenon seen in the swamp—which stretches across Virginia and North Carolina—occurs only rarely under specific conditions.
Giant mystery "alien" growth blocking toilet baffles experts
"I replaced a toilet because it wasn't flushing properly. Now I know why," said the plumber who got called about the problem.
Texas startup is creating clean hydrogen from microbes in old oil wells
Charles Nelson, chief business officer at Cemvita, told Newsweek "the ground is our equipment, so we don't have to build anything new to be able to do this."
Oklahoma Swimmers Get Covered in Rash After Dip at Lake Eufaula
Lake swimmers have reported rashes, also known as swimmer's itch, which is caused by the larvae of microscopic parasites in the water.
Microplastics Heath Risk Discovered in Hitchhiking Vomiting Viruses
Viruses that cause sickness in humans can attach to microplastics, remaining infectious for much longer than they would otherwise.
Oxygen May Be Produced Without Sunlight as Deep as Dark Parts of Ocean
Sunlight is linked to the production of oxygen. Scientists in Denmark suggest that some organisms can also produce oxygen where sunlight doesn't exist.
Sign of Alien Life May Have Been Found in the Clouds of Venus
Researchers who have observed the planet using the James Clerk Maxwell Telescope (JCMT) in Hawaii, believe there is evidence to suggest alien life may exist on Venus.
The Bugs on Your Eyeballs Could Be Used to Treat Diseases
Did you know that your eyes host a unique menagerie of microbes?
Scientists Have Proposed a New Ancestor for All Animal Life
It has long been thought that the first animals evolved from single-celled organisms resembling microbes called choanoflagellates that are found in water today.
First Map Created of Global Underground Network Connecting Trees and Fungi
This subterranean "wood wide web" underpins much of life on Earth and could play a crucial role in limiting climate change.
Mars Brine Could Hold Enough Oxygen for Small Animals
"Our work is calling for a complete revision for how we think about the potential for life on Mars."
'Microbial Dark Matter' Dominates Earth's Environments
Estimating the quantity of microbes on the planet is an extremely difficult task.