Antibiotic resistance
Developing new synthetic antibiotics that can kill even drug-resistant bacteria.
Researchers are developing a type of bacteria that can kill drug-resistant bacteria, a major problem currently plaguing the medical field.
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Health
Why taking care of your microbiome is important if you want to live to 100
Friendly gut bacteria—and unfriendly ones—are at the heart of healthy aging. Research is revealing how to keep the microbiome youthful.
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NASA reveals where 'healthy, Earth-like' creatures could exist
A NASA manned spacecraft will land on
Biology
7 common bacteria that cause food poisoning
Food can become contaminated with bacteria from water sources, waste, soil, or human processes during production and transportation.
Food safety
Which foods are most susceptible to contamination?
With the naked eye, only some types of food contaminated with Ecoli and Coliform bacteria can be detected, causing odors (stink, rotten), but Salmonella does not cause o…
Biology
Science awakens 48,500-year-old 'sleeping' virus for surprising reason
Some ancient viruses locked away in the Siberian permafrost since the Ice Age have been revived to combat the effects of climate change.
1001 mystery
The mystery of the 'blood rain' that appears continuously in India
Not long ago, a mysterious phenomenon quietly appeared in India, 'blood rain' fell continuously for two months, causing countless speculations and discussions.
Health
Unexpected harms of bathing every day
Most people shower at least once a day. However, experts say that this frequency is too much and is not good for your health.
Space science
NASA begins opening extraterrestrial capsule, risk of strange bacteria entering?
Scientists were thrilled when they opened the asteroid sample container of the OSIRIS-REx probe.
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Why do people burn clothes after death?
As the proverb says, 'death is like a lamp gone out,' meaning that after a person dies, the oil runs out and the lamp runs out, leaving nothing but the memories of those…
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One of the loneliest species on Earth, living 2,800m underground and surviving on radioactive energy
The cold and dry polar regions, the hot and water-poor desert regions, are considered inhospitable to most life on Earth.
Health
How important are milk and dairy products for gut health?
People should be aware of the benefits of dairy for gut health, rather than rushing to eliminate it from their diet.
Food safety
Is it necessary to heat canned meat and fish before eating to prevent Botulinum poisoning?
Some people worry about the risk of food poisoning so when eating canned foods such as canned fish or canned meat, they often reheat them thoroughly.
Food safety
Top 4 food groups that can easily cause Botulinum poisoning warned by WHO, all familiar dishes to Vietnamese people
Recently, there have been many cases of poisoning related to Botulinum. However, many people still do not know how dangerous this toxin is and what foods it is often fou…
Food safety
Is it harmful to eat 'buried pork' buried underground for 2-3 years?
Recently, people share food