How many bacteria live on a subway seat? What about on your wallet? In your dog's mouth? These are all questions that TikToker @the_lab_life1 endeavors to answer. By taking samples from everyday ...

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In this episode, learn how to make Elephant toothpaste. However, this is not something you will want to use on your own teeth. Learn what common chemicals can be put together to cause a reaction.

In 19th-century France, the young chemist challenged the theory of spontaneous generation and discovered an invisible world of airborne microbes. Credit...Antoine Maillard Supported by By Carl Zimmer ...

As flowers bloom and temperatures climb, many are eager to get back outside. But while the Sun may be shining, there is a dark side that can make the great outdoors not so great. Gangs of germs are ...

In 10 flights over Japan, researchers found a host of bacteria and fungi. These high-altitude germs could help spread disease around the world. By Carl Zimmer Carl Zimmer has written about airborne ...