Recent scientific discoveries regarding Antarctica's famous Blood Falls have unmasked the secrets behind its eerie, crimson-colored outflow. Researchers found that the striking red hue is not caused by red algae as historically suspected, but rather by iron-rich hypersaline brine trapped beneath Taylor Glacier for over a million years, which rapidly rusts upon hitting atmospheric oxygen.


Ancient microbes found under ice | 'Blood falls' turns red with rust, colour not caused by algae

A new study from Shandong University reveals how a natural antioxidant found in apples — quercetin — may help the body fight cancer. But there’s a twist: gut microbes appear to be the critical link in activating its cancer-fighting potential.
In this video, we break down how the antioxidant works, why gut health matters, and what scientists believe this could mean for future cancer prevention research.
Watch to learn more.

Gut Microbes Play Key Role in Activating Quercetin in Cancer Fight

The examination of a sample brought from asteroid Ryugu in outer space turned exciting for scientists when they found it had life forms on it. However, soon the excitement died down when they found that the microbes on the sample had actually originated on Earth.

Scientists discover life on samples of asteroid Ryugu. Here's what it means

In a new research led by Northwestern University, microbiologists have found that an extremely diverse group of viruses grow on our showerheads and toothbrushes.

Never-seen microbes are growing on your toothbrush and showerhead. Are they dangerous?

Scientists have found the oldest living microbes in a two-billion-year-old rock buried almost 50 feet below the ground. The finding suggests that a sealed rock fracture has been hosting the oldest known life in such conditions.

Oldest alive microbes are two-billion-year old and living in a rock. How did they survive?

The deep seafloor - 12,000 feet below the surface of the Pacific Ocean - is covered by ancient rocks known as the Clarion-Clipperton Zone (CCZ). Although these rocks appear devoid of life, they may actually be hiding different kinds of tiny sea creatures and microbes, some of which may have adapted to survive in the dark.

Are deep seas on Earth hiding alien life amid 'dark oxygen'? Study hints so

Hospitals have a distinct smell because of the cleaning practices used to prevent infections. It has been a common belief that infections contracted during hospital stays were because of the bacteria acquired in the hospitals.

Most hospital infections come from bacteria living in you: Study

Social anxiety disorder (SAD) or social phobia is marked by feelings of fear, anxiety and distress in social situations, including talking to people, meeting new people, and attending parties or gatherings.

‘It’s in your gut’: Microbes in gut may contribute to social anxiety disorder, finds study

Cancer remains one of the most dreaded ailments anyone can suffer from. Often, those suffering from the disease don't even realise it till it's too late. To change this narrative, researchers, as per a report in Science Alert, are working on harnessing the capabilities of engineered bacteria.

Engineered bacteria offer new hope for early detection of cancer

Compared to Earth, the moon is a barren land. It is devoid of flowing water, wispy clouds and any signs of life. However, a scientist from NASA thinks that there's more to the moon than just a barren land. NASA planetary scientist Prabal Saxena has proposed that the lunar South pole may harbour conditions suitable for microbial life.

NASA scientist admits that the Moon 'might already have life on it'

The urge to understand alien life is something that has fascinated scientists for a long time. There have been a number of processes implemented by scientists when it comes to understanding the workings of various other planetary environments and it looks like the study of microbes can be the answer to their questions.

Ancient microbes can help in finding traces of alien life, new study suggests

The thought of combining a printer (the bane of office workers) with the bacterium E. coli (the scourge of romaine lettuce) may seem an odd, if not unpleasant, collaboration.

This ink is alive and made entirely of microbes

The secret to successful ageing may lie in part in your gut, according to a new report. The study found that it may be possible to predict your likelihood of living a long and healthy life by analysing the trillions of bacteria, viruses and fungi that inhabit your intestinal tract.

A changing gut microbiome may predict how well you age

The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) has discovered three bacterial strains at the International Space Station that may help grow plants on Mars.

NASA discovers three microbes that may help grow plants on Mars

Some microbes found on Earth may temporarily survive on the surface of Mars, according to a study that could be vital for the success of future missions to the Red Planet.

Study reveals microbes from Earth could temporarily survive on Mars

Scientists never stop surprising, for better or for worse. What seemed to have been a heavy year for bad news owing to the coronavirus pandemic, scientists may have just done the unthinkable.

Dinosaur-era microbes lying dormant in ocean resuscitated by scientists

The Florida Department of Health on Friday announced the confirmed case of Naegleria fowleri -- a microscopic single-celled amoeba that can infect and destroy the brain.

Rare case of brain-destroying amoeba confirmed in Florida

A team of scientists from the US and China have reportedly discovered 28 ancient viruses in the Tibetan glacier which were never been seen earlier in the modern world.

US, Chinese scientists discover ancient viruses in Tibetan glacier

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