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Inflatable tentacles and silk hats: See how caterpillars trick predators to survive

Inflatable tentacles and silk hats: See how caterpillars trick predators to survive

By Erin Fennessy / Published Oct 29, 2021

The secret to vinegar's tangy flavor lies in bacteria

The secret to vinegar's tangy flavor lies in bacteria

By Erin Fennessy / Published Oct 4, 2021

E. coli isn’t always bad—it’s actually an unlikely research hero

E. coli isn’t always bad—it’s actually an unlikely research hero

By Erin Fennessy / Published Sep 27, 2021

Grime-loving bacteria could save priceless art

Grime-loving bacteria could save priceless art

By Erin Fennessy / Published Sep 20, 2021

You have no idea how much you need these bacteria

You have no idea how much you need these bacteria

By Erin Fennessy / Published Sep 14, 2021

People who had COVID should still get vaccinated, according to the CDC

People who had COVID should still get vaccinated, according to the CDC

By Erin Fennessy / Published Aug 9, 2021

See galactic triplets play tug-of-war in Hubble’s latest snapshot

See galactic triplets play tug-of-war in Hubble’s latest snapshot

By Erin Fennessy / Published Aug 2, 2021

Why you should recommit to hand-washing to help prevent COVID

Why you should recommit to hand-washing to help prevent COVID

By Erin Fennessy / Published Jul 31, 2021