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How Do Bacteria Reproduce?
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Bacteria are both friend and foe to humanity. They cause and cure health problems, make rotting food stink and give sourdough its delicious taste. Find out how these countless tiny microbes accomplish all of this and more.
How do bacteria communicate?
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Bacteria communication exists, just these tiny organisms have a different way of talking. Learn how bacteria communication works.
Men's Beards Carry More Bacteria Than Dogs' Fur, Study Suggests
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Do men's beards harbor more microbes than a dog's fur does? HowStuffWorks looks at a study that says yes.
Could Gut Bacteria Become the Next Sports Drink?
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The mass of microorganisms swarming inside your favorite elite athlete's body may be a great business opportunity.
How Biofilm Works
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Biofilms form when single microorganisms attach to a hydrated surface and undergo a "lifestyle switch." Learn about biofilms in this article.
Petrichor: What Causes the Earthy Smell After Rain?
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There's often a strong, quite pleasant, smell right after a rain shower. What accounts for petrichor, the 'smell of rain'?
How Photosynthesis Captures Light and Powers Life on Earth
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No life, except possibly very small bacteria, would exist on Earth without photosynthesis.
How Long Does It Take for Plastic to Decompose?
Wood, grass and food scraps undergo a process known as biodegradation when they're buried. They're transformed by bacteria in the soil into other useful compounds, but those same bacteria typically turn up their noses at plastic. Luckily, that's not the end of the story.
Your Phone Is a Germ Factory, So Stop Taking It to the Toilet
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Your phone might look clean, but in reality, it's harboring germs, viruses and bacteria. So stop doomscrolling in the bathroom.
If you step on a rusty nail, will you really get tetanus?
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Will stepping on a rusty nail really give you tetanus? Learn why nails and puncture wounds can be breeding grounds for tetanus bacteria.