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TIL that 2.4 billion years ago, the evolution of oxygen-producing bacteria caused a mass extinction. Oxygen was toxic to the planet's existing life, and its reaction with methane triggered a "Snowball Earth" ice age that lasted 300 million years.

Flesh-eating bacteria devour man's arm and leg in just three days

When doctors saw him, his limbs were discolored and crackling.…

Scientists finally cracked how bacteria's spinning motor actually works

The flagellar motor spins 100s of revolutions per second. Cryo-EM finally showed how 2,000+ protons per stator drive it.…

These Tiny Robots 50x Smaller Than a Hair Can Hunt and Move Bacteria

Tough Fungi Could Survive the Trip to Mars

NASA and other space agencies spend a lot of time and money considering the cleanliness of their missions. Billions of dollars are spent in and on cleanrooms every year, with the express effort of ens…

Coffee expert warns one lazy habit can turn your single-serve machine into a germ trap

Forgetting to remove a used pod from your single-use coffee machine at home or office can lead to bacterial growth, stale flavors and residue buildup, experts warn.…