A surprising observation in the lab has revealed a remarkable ability in Stentor coeruleus, a single-celled organism about one millimeter long. Sometimes nicknamed the "platypus" of microorganisms for its trumpet-like shape, ...
Cell & Microbiology
Apr 2, 2026
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Unseen but all around us, the air we breathe in enclosed spaces is crucial to our health and well-being. Indoor air is not simply outdoor air that has been run through a filter: it has its own chemical makeup and a unique ...
Environment
Feb 23, 2026
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Houseplants and more advanced plant systems, such as indoor living walls and hydroponic towers, have the potential to raise indoor humidity, boost thermal comfort and help create healthier, more climate-resilient buildings, ...
Environment
Feb 23, 2026
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It's an age-old debate in space circles: Should humanity's first city on another world be built on the moon, or on Mars? As recently as last year, SpaceX founder Elon Musk saw missions to the moon as a "distraction." In a ...
Space Exploration
Feb 21, 2026
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Just like every other creature, bacteria have evolved creative ways of getting around. Sometimes this is easy, like swimming in open water, but navigating more confined spaces poses different challenges.
Cell & Microbiology
Jan 15, 2026
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A cell is fundamentally a container—a vessel that encapsulates life at the most basic level. Many biologists believe encapsulation of chemicals may have been necessary for evolution to gain traction.
Cell & Microbiology
Nov 24, 2025
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Each day, we breathe more than 7,000 liters of air. Unsurprisingly, the quality of this air really matters. And given most of us spend a significant part of the day inside, clean indoor air is essential.
Environment
Oct 2, 2025
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Sinus and congestion problems are more than just earthly annoyances, according to new research from Houston Methodist. A newly published study reveals that a staggering 85% of astronauts aboard the International Space Station ...
Space Exploration
Aug 7, 2025
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With the advancement of long-term missions to the moon and Mars, crews are expected to live together in isolated and confined environments for a long time. Thus, relationships and interactions among crew members can play ...
Space Exploration
Jun 25, 2025
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I have been researching the possibility of living on Mars for several years. But it took an invitation to give a talk about space at HMP Erlestoke in England—a category C men's prison—to make me realize that there are a surprising ...
Space Exploration
Jun 16, 2025
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