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Biodegradation: Nature’s Recycling System
The article below is based on a podcast interview with Jhonatan Hernandez Valdes. Biodegradation is a fundamental …
The Aromatic World of Microbes: Exploring the Delightful and Repulsive Smells
This post contains affiliate links — see my disclosure policy. Have you ever caught a whiff of something and …
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The Best Compound Microscopes for Looking At Bacteria
Have you ever thought about getting a microscope to use at home for fun? You can use a compound microscope to explore …
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Microbiology Activities for High School Students: Jessica Popescu
The K-12 curriculum does not cover much microbiology. But this area of science matters. Children need a complete …
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Micronovo’s Microbiology Books for Kids: Dr. Mike Manefield
How do you explain microbiology to a child? It’s an abstract topic since you can’t readily see microbes due to …
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Painting with colorful antibiotics from bacteria: Dr. Vineetha Zacharia
The words bacteria and beauty are not usually associated. But some bacteria make beautiful colors that span the entire …
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The superpowers of bacteria: Dr. Sarah Wettstadt (BacterialWorld)
Dr. Sarah Wettstadt is the founder of the BacterialWorld blog and loves sharing about bacteria and the amazing things …
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Geosmin: the smell of soil and rain
Did it rain where you are today? Did you smell it? That delightful earthy smell? It’s wonderful, right? Well, …
Introduction to Lichens: Dr. Klara Scharnagl
This post contains affiliate links — see my disclosure policy. What’s something from the microbial world you can go …
