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What is no-till farming, and is it actually better for the environment?
Study Reveals Plant Hormones as a Fundamental Part of Mammalian Physiology
Clean eating: why cutting sugar out of your diet might not be as healthy as it sounds – new study
Odour-resistant and soft on the skin: the science of merino wool explained
Could a gut microbe help reduce weight regain after dieting? New study suggests it might
How ‘bacterial zombies’ play a role in immunity, evolution
Hold your nose and don’t stop for a selfie: why getting up close to a beached whale is a really bad idea
Microbes Contribute a Surprisingly Large Array of Proteins in Fermented Foods
How hidden soil fungi ‘steal’ bacterial DNA to control the rain
From river stain to your cup of tea: the secret world of tannins
Wildflower once used to treat wounds and sore throats shows promise in fighting dangerous superbugs
Protecting Paddock Trees When Burning Stubble 7 April
‘Project Hail Mary’ demonstrates how intellectual humility can be a guiding force for scientists and astronauts
Concrete’s distinct microbial zones could change how building health is assessed
Microbes can survive dark Antarctic winters and a hotter future by living on air
From lab to land: soil electronic nose moves towards farm-ready technology
Here’s why you might want to clean your headphones
Microbe exposure may not protect against developing allergic disease
Outsmarting the immune system: How Shigella bacteria cleverly control the fate of host cells
Scientists foretell the future of Antarctic life
‘Never move around a flaming dessert’: a scientist explains the chemistry of a Christmas pudding
Microbial glues go from foe to friend with a simple chemical tweak
Kimchi may boost immune function, recent study shows
When Did Kissing Evolve And Did Humans And Neanderthals Get Off With Each Other?
How are metabolism and cell growth connected? – A mystery over 180 years old
How Nutrient Spark Turned Earth Into Oxygen World
Here Are Seven Weird Ailments That Exercise Can Trigger
Rocket Test Proves Bacteria Survive Space Launch And Re-entry Unharmed
Scientists Create Natural Plastics For Everyday Packaging
Compost In Macadamia Farming
Key DNA-repair pathway repurposed when gut pathogens invade
Adapting To Seasonal Diet
Is it OK to sit on public toilet seats?
Scientists detected a potential biosignature on Mars – an astrobiologist explains what these traces of life are, and how researchers figure out their source
Signs of ancient life may have been found in Martian rock – new study
Giant DNA Discovered Hiding In Your Mouth
Kids, bugs and drugs: Human-microbial relations in everyday family life
Can air conditioning really make you sick? A microbiologist explains
Four summer hotspots for germs – and why not washing your hands won’t strengthen your immune system
From tea towels to TV remotes: eight everyday bacterial hotspots – and how to clean them
For microbes in harsh environments, it’s survival of the meekest
Don’t let food poisoning crash your picnic – six tips to keep your spread safe
From athlete’s foot to smelly soles: why daily washing is key to healthy feet
Can oranges, garlic and echinacea really help avoid the cold and flu?
How often should you really be washing your bedding? A microbiologist explains
Demystifying Gut Bacteria With AI
Why the l-carnitine sport supplement is controversial
Gene for enzyme in saliva associated with Type 2 diabetes