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It’s no longer revolutionary to point out that bacteria can be beneficial in many ways. But until recently, we haven’t had a good handle on the role…
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This week on UnDisciplined, we're talking about two ideas that fly in the face of conventional thought. One of our guests will tell us about the creatures…
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Do you know what kills more women during and after pregnancy than anything else? The answer is probably going to surprise you. And do you have a pretty…
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Sometimes it’s a good year for one kind of wild plant and sometimes it’s a good year for another kind. But what causes these fluctuations in plant…
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Bacterial infections can cause a variety of symptoms from mild intestinal discomfort to death. Recent research could lead to a new form of antibiotics by…
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When plant ecologists are out for a walk, they see a puzzle. For almost 100 years, they’ve been trying to understand what governs the presence and…
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Bacteria are everywhere—throughout our bodies, in the air, and even part of some of the foods we eat, like yogurt. The ubiquitous nature of microbes may…