germs

These Are The Bacteria Lurking On Your Phone

Sure, your phone might look clean, but it isn’t really. In fact, it’s covered in bacteria — and this image shows how horrible they are.


How To Safely Eat Fallen Food With The 5-Second Rule

Who among us hasn’t quickly reclaimed a floor cookie when no one was looking? If nobody’s seen: it didn’t happen and it’s not dirty. Well, not quite.


Everything You Need To Battle Those Terrifying Invisible Invaders: Germs

You can’t see ‘em, you can’t smell ‘em, and you certainly can’t feel ‘em — but you just know your body and your home is crawling with microscopic invaders who’ll do everything they can to make you sick. Gerrrrrms!


We’re Sending Germs To Mars

What happens when living organisms are bombarded with cosmic radiation for years on end? We don’t know, unless comic books are allowed into the discussion. But an upcoming mission will put earthling microbes in the crossfire en route to Mars.


Sorry, Freezing Your Jeans Will Not Ungross Them

Your jeans in the freezer: It’s a recipe for shrinkage of the worst kind, plus it won’t do anything to clean your jeans despite Levi’s recommendation to do so.


Opinion: No, You May Not Use My Earbuds

Have you ever had someone ask you to borrow your earbuds? It’s gross, right? I typically say yes, but I’m always skeeved out, and reach for the alcohol wipes afterward. Bottom line: earbud sharing is not acceptable social behaviour.


Stainless Steel Just Earned The Germ-Free Achievement

Researchers at the University of Birmingham have successfully managed to create antibacterial stainless steel. By introducing silver, nitrogen and carbon to the surface of the metal, it not only wards off germs but is resistant to wear and tear.


Almost-Indestructible Bed Bugs Can Be Sniffed Out With This Device

From the same man who invented the George Foreman spin fryer, the fuel-tank mechanism for the F-22 Raptor jet and dozens of other awesome products comes… the bed-bug sniffer!


This Man Made Enough Germ Weapons To Destroy The World (And Now He’s Dead)

William C. Patrick III died last week. He was responsible for enough bioweaponry to kill every single person on the planet. And several other planets. And then, he spent the rest of his life fighting against his own deadly creations.


SteriPEN Sidewinder Purifier Blasts Dirty Water With UV Rays

Fresh from this year’s Outdoor Retailer expo comes SteriPEN’s new Sidewinder portable water purifier. You can leave the batteries at home on your next trip, as the Sidewinder only needs a good cranking to power its germ-killing UV bulb.