The article below is based on a podcast interview with Jessica Allen. Ever wonder what those colorful splotches …
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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, …
Space Microbiology: Marta Cortesão
Microbiology spans many areas of study, with some focusing on microbes living in different environments, like the ocean, …
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 …
How to enjoy fungi: Dr. Matt Kasson
Do you ever notice fungi in your daily life? They are everywhere. Dr. Matt Kasson came on the Joyful Microbe …
Holiday Gift Guide For Microbe Lovers
Time to shop for your fellow microbe lovers (or to start dropping hints to your loved ones about what you want for the …
An Introduction to Fungi: the Unnoticed Heroes of the Planet
Note from Justine: This guest post by Shelli Nauman provides a wonderful introduction to the world of fungi. My …
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Your sourdough starter is a garden of microbes
When you smell bread baking in the oven, it wraps you up like your favorite blanket. Isn’t that wonderful? The …
Fermented Foods Part 5b: The Many Uses of Kombucha Scoby Cellulose
Wood, cotton, paper, and kombucha scobys. What do these have in common? They all contain cellulose. And cellulose is …
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How Fungi Can Transform Waste Into Useful Materials
Mushrooms. First thought. Go! Okay, now fungus. Go! What did you think of first? Food? Mushrooms in your yard? …
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