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Gassy Alaskan Microbes Are Warming Up The Planet

When most of us wake up, we don’t turn to our loved ones or think about the day ahead. Nope, we let off some gas. Turns out microorganisms are just the same, only their gas might have a dramatic effect on global warming.

25 May 2011

Science

Bacteria May Be The Ultimate Hail, Snow And Rain Makers

Bacteria are literally everywhere. They can be found on your skin, the table where you eat and the soil under your feet. Some lofty bacteria even live in the clouds where they may be responsible for making it hail, snow or rain.

16 December 2010

Science

Vampire Microbe Loves Human Blood

Friends, this is Staphylococcus aureus. Staphylococcus aureus, here are some victims. You probably already knew each other. After all, the bacteria – origin of the MRSA superbug – lives in the nasal cavity of one third of all humans. Now scientists know why.

5 June 2010

Science

Hints Of Life Found On Saturn Moon

Two potential signatures of life on Saturn’s moon Titan have been found by the Cassini spacecraft. But scientists are quick to point out that non-biological chemical reactions could also be behind the observations.

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