Articles for category: Microbiology, Space

What's the Oldest Living Cell on Earth?

What’s the Oldest Living Cell on Earth?

Annette Uy

Imagine holding a microscopic time capsule that has been alive for thousands of years, witnessing the rise and fall of civilizations, surviving ice ages, and outlasting countless generations of plants and animals. This isn’t science fiction – it’s the remarkable reality of some of Earth’s most ancient living cells. Deep within the frozen wastelands of ...

A clump of microplastics found on a shore.

The Rise of Plastic-Eating Bacteria: Can Nature Solve Our Pollution Problem?

Trizzy Orozco

In a world increasingly choked by plastic waste, a glimmer of hope emerges from an unexpected corner of nature: plastic-eating bacteria. These microscopic organisms have sparked the curiosity of scientists and environmentalists alike, as they present a potential solution to one of the planet’s most pressing environmental issues. Imagine a world where nature itself could ...

The Forests That Glow After Rain - Explained by Mycologists

The Forests That Glow After Rain – Explained by Mycologists

Gargi Chakravorty

Have you ever wondered what makes certain forests shimmer with an ethereal green glow after a heavy rainfall? This isn’t magic or folklore, but a fascinating phenomenon that occurs when specific fungi activate their bioluminescent properties in response to moisture. After rainstorms, particularly in tropical regions, you might witness what looks like scattered emeralds glowing ...

The Future of Mangroves: A Call to Action

The Microbes of Mangroves: Guardians of Malaysia’s Coastal Ecosystems

Trizzy Orozco

Imagine walking through a Malaysian mangrove at dawn. The air buzzes with life—mudskippers dart over the slippery roots and crabs scuttle sideways across the mud. But hidden beneath your feet and clinging to every tangle of roots are billions of tiny, unseen workers: microbes. These microscopic guardians are the unsung heroes of mangrove forests, quietly ...

Peat Bog

British Moors and Invisible Life: Meet the Microbes Keeping the Peat Alive

Trizzy Orozco

It’s easy to lose yourself in the wild, haunting beauty of a British moor. Rolling hills draped in purple heather, whispering winds, and endless skies create a landscape that feels almost otherworldly. But hidden beneath your boots is a universe far stranger and more vital than anything you can see: a bustling world of invisible ...