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Dec 10, 2021
This pseudoscience movement wants to wipe germs from existence
A 160-year-old rivalry, two cranky chemists, and a growing community of COVID deniers.
May 28, 2021
Regardless of COVID-19’s origins, experts say it’s time to tighten up biosecurity lab protocols
BSL-4 labs are somewhat risky, and they're not very well managed.
Nov 06, 2020
Meet the illustrator who painted COVID-19′s infamous portrait
Here’s how the spikey coronavirus blob came to life.
Jul 30, 2019
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.
Sep 11, 2018
New trackers will help scientists follow elusive critters
Researchers hope to map the path of bird flu and other pathogens.
Mar 30, 2018
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.
Aug 09, 2017
Your kitchen sponge could have more bacteria than a toilet seat
Five of the ten most abundant bacteria species are categorized as potential pathogens.
Mar 04, 2017
Is there an app that can detect waterborne diseases in your glass of water?
With the right sensor, this could soon be a thing
Jan 20, 2017
Moth gut bacteria could help create new antibiotics
This benevolent bacteria fends off deadly microbial invaders
Nov 15, 2016
Yes, your beer pong cup is teeming with bacteria
PopSci asked the hard questions and got answers. But you’re not going to like them.
