Microbes

Earth

Detecting an eerie sea glow

At night, glowing bacteria can give large areas of the sea a surreal milky color.

Microbes

Fungus hunt

Scientists are collecting information to create a family tree for fungi (and mushrooms).

Environment

The down side of keeping clean

Chemicals we use to clean and disinfect could be damaging the environment by killing off algae at the food chain's base.

Health & Medicine

Gut germs to the rescue

Many of the bacteria that live in our intestines may help keep us healthy.