The Original Farmers: When we think about farming, we usually picture tractors, wheat fields, and human ingenuity. But long before the first human planted a seed, insects had already mastered agriculture. Some ants cultivate fungal gardens. Certain termites grow fungal crops in underground chambers. Even tiny beetles carry fungal spores in specialized pockets and plant them […]
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The war in Iran and the blockade of the Strait of Hormuz has pushed the cost of oil sky high and people all over the world feel it in their pockets when they put petrol in their cars. The big question on everybody’s mind is how much higher are these prices going to skyrocket and
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How Microbes Clean Polluted Soils Microbes — especially bacteria and fungi — are among nature’s most powerful recyclers. Certain species can break down toxic chemicals, absorb heavy metals, or transform dangerous pollutants into less harmful substances. This process is known as bioremediation, and it is becoming an increasingly important tool for restoring contaminated soils around the
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A cruiseship the MV Hondius has been at the centre of an international health scare since Saturday (2 May 2026), when the World Health Organisation (WHO) was informed that a rare disease caused by the Hantavirus – usually spread from infected rodents typically through urine, droppings and saliva – was suspected of being behind the
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When most people hear the word microbes, they think of germs, illness, and infection. But the truth is far more fascinating—microorganisms are not just agents of disease; they are essential partners in human life, health, and scientific progress. Today, this natural relationship has evolved into a powerful scientific field known as microbial biotechnology—the use of
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Can Gut Bacteria Calm the Mind? For a long time, mental health and digestive health were treated as separate worlds. Anxiety was thought to belong to the brain. Gut problems belonged to the digestive system. But science has been steadily rewriting that story. A growing body of research suggests that the trillions of microbes living in
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🌿 Introduction Microorganisms dominate nearly every habitat on Earth, especially soil ecosystems both above and below ground. Around plants, these microscopic communities form what is known as the plant microbiome—a dynamic network of organisms living in and around roots, leaves, and internal tissues. These microbes exist in three key zones: Rhizosphere (root zone) Endosphere (internal tissues) Phyllosphere (leaf surfaces)
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