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Health & Medicine

Gut Instinct

New mouse study reveals a connection between intestinal bacteria and behavior.

Animals

Deep-down worm is far out

New worm discovered almost a mile underground could hint at life on other planets.

Climate

Germy weather

Bacteria high in the sky could be causing rain, snow and hail.

Animals

An enemy in the cave

Bats under attack from a fungus send scientists searching for clues to solve a deadly mystery.

Animals

Silky spider footprints

Tarantulas use foot-spun silk to hold tight in slippery situations.

Health & Medicine

Microbes in the music

A new study finds germs linger on musical instruments.

Oceans

Life beneath the ‘berg

Scientists find Antarctic icebergs play a new and bigger role in the climate cycle.

Tech

Lasers of a feather

A nifty light trick in bird feathers inspires researchers to create a new kind of laser.