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By Nov 6, 2020
Health

Meet the illustrator who painted COVID-19′s infamous portrait

Here’s how the spikey coronavirus blob came to life.
By Jul 30, 2019
Environment

What one ecologist’s high-flying studies reveal about our forests

With powerful lasers, scientists can check forest health from 7,000 feet above the ground.
By Sep 11, 2018
Animals

New trackers will help scientists follow elusive critters

Researchers hope to map the path of bird flu and other pathogens.
By Mar 30, 2018
Animals

Frog skin secretions offer the first ray of hope in a deadly fungal epidemic

A few amphibians in Panama are suddenly showing signs of resistance.
By Aug 9, 2017
Science

Your kitchen sponge could have more bacteria than a toilet seat

Five of the ten most abundant bacteria species are categorized as potential pathogens.
By Mar 4, 2017
Health

Is there an app that can detect waterborne diseases in your glass of water?

With the right sensor, this could soon be a thing
By Jan 20, 2017
Health

Moth gut bacteria could help create new antibiotics

This benevolent bacteria fends off deadly microbial invaders
By Nov 15, 2016
Science

Yes, your beer pong cup is teeming with bacteria

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By Aug 10, 2016
Health

Study Shows Warming Oceans Are Making People Sicker

Put down the chopsticks
By Jul 26, 2016
Environment

Harmful Bacteria May Hitch A Sea Cruise On Microplastic Particles

A possible intercontinental vector for disease