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Biology

Hear from practicing researchers about their daily work.

With just mud, paper and an egg, you can grow colonies of multi-hued microbes!

Goopy, bacteria-rich pond mud creates a colorful, changing exhibit.

See what happens when you freeze roses in liquid nitrogen.

Find out about the fascinating proposition of studying sexual physiology.

by Chad Lange • February 7, 2018

Follow one allergic patient's journey from peanut fearer to peanut conqueror.

The hunt for life in other parts of the universe is on—but how are scientists going about it, and what does it mean to discover life, anyway?

Shine some light on brine shrimp behavior.

Get outside and discover the diversity of insect life in your neighborhood.

Learn about manganese and Parkinson's Disease with researcher Suzanne Angeli.

Microbial decomposers heat things up.

Your sense of touch can surprise you.

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