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(requires iTunes or Quicktime)Mon., 2/27 Essential Oils and Bacteria: Middle school students in Alaska study the antibiotic effects of plant extracts on pathogens like E. Coli and Streptococcus.
Tues., 3/7 Viral Leviathan: A virus with a gigantic genome plays a role in climate, helps clouds to form, and may someday provide doctors with new drugs.
Mon., 3/13 The Sound of Bacteria: Acoustics experts are listening to bacteria to test the effectiveness of wastewater treatment.
Thur., 3/23 Digital Bacteria: A virtual version of the bacterium E. coli can help scientists better understand and study the behavior of bacteria.
Fri., 4/14 Mysterious Milky Seas: For four hundred years there have been reports of a mysterious glowing phenomenon on the ocean surface, now researchers believe luminescent bacteria may be the cause.
Tues., 4/18 Methane-Making Microbes: An ancient microbe found at the bottom of a Greenland glacier is giving scientists clues to life on Mars.
Thur., 4/20 Breaking the Biofilms: Researchers have found a way to remove Salmonella from the skin of fresh fruits and vegetables.
Tues., 5/2 Silver Solutions: Scientists are maximizing silver’s ability to prevent infectious disease by using nano-technology.
Fri., 6/9 Bacterial Printing Press: Scientists have devised a way to arrange bacteria in complex patterns so they can study microbial interaction.
Tue., 6/13 Microbe Barrier: Without the help of some friendly microbes, commercial mining operations could jeopardize drinking water in nearby towns.
Fri., 6/16 House Finch Disease Survey: The House Finch Disease Survey tracks the spread of a pink-eye like illness in birds with the help of citizen scientists.
Tue., 6/20 Cow Power: In addition to providing milk and cheese to millions, bacteria from a cow’s stomach may also be the next source of renewable electricity.
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