Microbiology
The Problem With Vaccination Shortfalls in Livestock
Global rates are too low to prevent disease spread
These “Living Rocks” Are Living It Up
Unassuming ancient microbe communities are surprisingly skilled at storing away lots of carbon
The Air In Hospitals and On Airplanes Is Cleaner Than You Think
These crowded spots may not be the airborne pathogen cesspools we fear
Tiny Volcano-Dwelling Creature Breaks Heat Record
The fire amoeba challenges assumptions about what complex life needs to survive on Earth
What Cheese Mold Can Teach Us About Evolution
Love and gene disruption in a Vermont aging cave
How Moss Fights Crime
Even tiny bits of an unassuming carpet of plant matter can be enough to lead investigators to a suspect
Witness the Rare Birth of a Water Bear
A vulnerable moment for one of Earth’s most resilient creatures
What to Know About Mirror Life
Some scientists want to create a biological Bizarro World—is it safe?
A Rogue New Life Form
A tiny microbe discovered by accident challenges the definition of cellular life
