Researchers from the New York Institute of Technology (NYIT) have discovered bacteriophages, viruses that infect bacteria, living in their kitchen sponges.
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Scientists Probe the Surprising Role of Trees in Methane Emissions
There are many mysteries in the Amazon.
Performance-Enhancing Bacteria Found in the Microbiomes of Elite Athletes
New research has identified a type of bacteria found in the microbiomes of elite athletes that contributes to improved capacity for exercise.
Declassified Cold War Spy Technology Shows How Quickly Himalayan Glaciers are Melting
During the Height of the Cold War, a telescope-shaped American spy satellite code-named Hexagon circled the globe snapping high-resolution photographs of forests, mountains, and perhaps a few Russian military bases.
Researchers Unveil How Soft Materials React to Deformation at Molecular Level
Before designing the next generation of soft materials, researchers must first understand how they behave during rapidly changing deformation.
Damage to the Ozone Layer and Climate Change Forming Feedback Loop
Increased solar radiation penetrating through the damaged ozone layer is interacting with the changing climate, and the consequences are rippling through the Earth’s natural systems, effecting everything from weather to the health and abundance of sea mammals like seals and penguins.