How safe is the DNA in your poop from unwanted snooping?
Sewer systems can signal outbreaks before they start. If you're worried, poop is safe as long as it's in the right hands
Those indestructible tardigrades probably won't take over the Moon
... but we should take interplanetary contamination seriously
Four times that Margaret Mead challenged societal norms
How the most influential anthropologist in history broadened views on sexuality and cultural influences
Do animals hear music? "The Evolving Animal Orchestra" follows a decade on the beat
Macaques, chimps, and one very smart bird take Henkjan Honing down a winding path
That refreshing ocean mist is full of microbes
And they're landing on your face
Should you let your dog lick your face?
Dogs stick their noses in everything, but many people believe their saliva is beneficial
Three times Louise Slaughter used her microbiology training in Congress
The lawmaker, the only microbiologist in Congress, pushed for public health reform
Don't fear germs – at least not too much
Microbes are neither purely 'good' nor 'bad'
How paper towels could revolutionize DNA analysis
A new method using paper towels like you have in your kitchen could make diagnosing diseases more affordable