Tiny Particles Help Bacteria Clean Toxic Waste Better
Scientists discovered a new way to help bacteria that break down toxic waste work more efficiently. They used special signaling molecules and tiny iron …
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How Beetle Guts Break Down Wood: A Surprising Discovery
Scientists discovered how a wood-eating beetle's stomach bacteria can break down tough wood fibers. By studying the genes of these helpful bacteria, …
Read MoreSpecial Worm Food Helps Break Down Plastic Better
Scientists discovered that adding spirulina (a type of algae) to the diet of mealworms helps them break down plastic more effectively. When worms eat plastic, …
Read MoreHow Tiny Water Animals Need Calcium to Grow, Just Like Humans
Scientists studied tiny water creatures called Daphnia to understand how they need calcium, carbon, and phosphorus to grow properly. They created a computer …
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