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Asteroid bacteria not aliens after all

A new study of samples from Ryugu found that microorganisms can avoid even stringent contamination controls

Salon

Green spoonworm: The female tentacle monsters that turn males into 'living testicles'

This bright green sea creature contains a toxic pigment that protects it from predators, kills bacteria and determines the sex of larvae, turning males into a "living testacle."

LiveScience

How to remove tartar build-up in dogs, according to a vet

An expert explains the best way to remove tartar build-up in dogs.

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Bring a taste of the future into every room in your home with TCL TVs, AC, soundbars, fridges and more - TCL has you covered

No matter what you’re doing this festive season, from binging the best movies and shows to sharing special memories with your loved ones, TCL has a high-tech solution for you.

TechRadar

Plastic-eating mealworms found in Kenya offer hope for waste crisis

Kenyan scientists have discovered that a native mealworm can eat and break down polystyrene – a breakthrough that could help tackle the continent's growing plastic waste crisis.

Radio France Internationale

FDA Uncovers Black Mold And Bacteria In Tom's Of Maine Toothpaste Facility, Owned By Colgate-Palmolive

The FDA discovered bacterial contamination and mould in Tom's of Maine toothpaste facility. No recalls have been issued, but the company is addressing the issue.

International Business Times UK

Why is it so difficult to make a new antibiotic?

The discovery of antibiotics is one of the greatest medical breakthroughs of the 20th century. Before antibiotics, childbirth, a urinary tract infection, or a simple cut could lead to death from infection.

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Curious history of life-saving viruses

Bacteria-eating viruses called bacteriophages are drawing new interest, Lina Zeldovich writes in her new book

Salon

We studied drug-resistant bacteria on hospital surfaces in six countries. This is what we found

Antimicrobial resistance happens when bacteria and other microbes that can cause infections gain the ability to resist treatment by antibiotics or other antimicrobial medicines.

The Conversation

Drunk Elephant Recalls Three Best-Selling Skincare Products Following an Ingredient Mix-Up

Here's how to know if yours were compromised.

Marie Claire

39 sickened, 15 hospitalized in E. coli outbreak linked to organic carrots

U.S. health officials are investigating an outbreak of E. coli tied to now-recalled organic whole bagged carrots and baby carrots from Grimmway Farms.

LiveScience

Scientists hope salmonella could hold the key to treating bowel cancer

New research on mice pinpointed the mechanism that causes the immune system to be suppressed

The Independent UK

Breakthrough could ‘unleash’ potential of salmonella bowel cancer treatment

Experts have discovered that salmonella has been depleting a key protein which the body’s own immune cells need to function.

The Independent UK

Biden authorises Ukraine to use long-range missiles against Russia ...Tech and Science Daily Podcast

Plus, a fully automated transcript of today’s episode

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Ideal Home

Your carpet is a mould hotspot according to experts - but don't worry, it’s easy to get rid of if you follow this one rule

Your vacuum cleaner will be your best friend this winter

The Conversation

Antibiotic resistance threatens to “undo a century of medical progress”: 5 essential reads

Who hasn’t been prescribed antibiotics by a doctor – for a chest infection or perhaps a sore throat? It’s terrifying to think that these infections can become life threatening if the antibiotic drugs needed to treat them stop working.

The Independent UK

Lasers ‘powered by sunlight’ could transform space travel, scientists say

The APACE project is attempting to harness bacteria’s natural ability to convert sunlight into energy.

The Independent UK

Lasers powered by sunlight could be key to traveling to Mars, scientists say

It could also be used to create clean energy here on earth

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The Times of India

RFK Jr is a raw milk supporter: Is it safe to drink? What experts say

Robert F Kennedy Jr who is all set to become US Secretary of Health and Human Services and intends to transform America's healthcare system recently shared his wish list for the FDA, which among many things includes promotion of raw milk. RFK Jr is a proponent of raw milk and…

The Conversation

Flies carry bacteria – and some of those are resistant to antibiotics. What we found in three South African hospices

Houseflies live close to humans and domesticated animals and because they are so mobile they can easily spread bacteria that make people sick.

The Conversation

Get chronic UTIs? Future treatments may add more bacteria to your bladder to beat back harmful microbes

Millions of people in the U.S. and around the world suffer from urinary tract infections every year. Some groups are especially prone to chronic UTIs, including women, older adults and some veterans.

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What Else Can Green Tea Do?

Bacteria are not the only microscopic troublemakers. Viruses, tiny microorganisms that "hijack" their host's cells, are the source of some of the most dangerous and communicable diseases in the world, including AIDS. And viruses can attack plants as well as humans and animals. Taking their cue from Japanese tobacco growers…

LiveScience

Necrotizing fasciitis: The 'flesh-eating' infection that bores holes in the body

Necrotizing fasciitis is a rare, life-threatening illness caused by bacteria that aggressively attack the soft tissue of the body.

LiveScience

Plastic-eating mealworms native to Africa discovered

Larvae of the Kenyan lesser mealworm found to feast on polystyrene then break it down in their guts.

The Conversation

Plastic-eating insect discovered in Kenya

There’s been an exciting new discovery in the fight against plastic pollution: mealworm larvae that are capable of consuming polystyrene. They join the ranks of a small group of insects that have been found to be capable of breaking the polluting plastic down, though this is the first time that…

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