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Thurs., 5/1 Fighting Bacteria with Nano Weaponry: Antibiotic resistant bacteria are gaining ground and scientists are using some new technology to fight back.Fri., 5/2 Awash in Viruses: The millions of viruses found in water play a major role in the well-being of the ocean ecosystem.
Mon., 5/5 Humongous Fungus: This giant fungus, found in eastern Oregon, plays the role of a premature recycler in the forest.
Tues., 5/6 Storing Data in DNA: It’s essential in the information age to have secure ways to store data. Scientists have devised a way to store data in DNA.
Weds., 5/7 Bio-mining: Bacteria are being used to treat low-grade gold and copper ores when other extraction methods are not feasible.
Thurs., 5/8 Microbes and Invasive Plants: A recent study shows that invasive plants would be even more destructive, if it weren’t for microbes.
Fri., 5/9 Micro-Manic Mechanics: Microbe-driven systems theoretically can be highly energy-efficient.
Mon., 5/12 Roman Baths: Bathhouses were once centerpieces of Roman culture. Now the ruins of Roman baths offer microbial clues to the demise of Roman civilization.
Tues., 5/13 Nematodes, Bacteria, and Deterrents: When tiny worms, called nematodes, pair up with bacteria, the results can be can be deadly for some soil pests.
Weds., 5/14 Microbes in Glass Houses: Glass shells are more than an ornate façade to some ocean-dwelling creatures; they play a key role in the organisms’ survival.
Thurs., 5/15 Tetanus: Contrary to popular belief, tetanus doesn’t come from rusty nails. It’s a nervous system disease caused by spores from bacteria in the soil.
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