Science

New Copper Underwear Eliminates Bacteria From Your Dirty Arse

Chilean company Monarch has developed new underwear that’s made out of copper. And if that sounds uncomfortable, don’t worry! It’s totally not. Turns out copper can kill 99 per cent of the bacteria and fungi that “naturally” develops down there.


June 21, 2011
Science

Dishwashers Are Trying To Kill Us

Dishwashers are boss at cleaning dishes without getting your hands wet. They’re also a perfect home – because of their hot and moist temperature – for black yeast to grow. Black yeast, as you can probably imagine, is not very good.


September 9, 2010
Science

Will Cinematic History Be Destroyed By Fungus?

A lot of 20th-century history and culture is preserved on film. But in 50 years, this history could be lost. And it’s all because of pernicious microbes that eat away at film, according to a new study.


February 6, 2010
Science

From Mushrooms To Mansions: Organic Building Materials

Philip Ross runs a mushroom farm called Far West Fungi. And on it he’s growing your future house. Or at least the nontoxic, fireproof, mould- and water-resistant building blocks for it.