A methane leak in the South China Sea formed a plume over 1km high; but bacteria and worms built a ‘worm bed’ within two years shocking scientists and theories
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September 11, 2026
There is a vast amount of methane trapped beneath the seafloor, across the planet. If it were to be released, the results could be potentially catastrophic for all forms of life. This is why finding out how ecosystems respond to methane leaks is…
Flesh-eating bacteria kill 5 in Louisiana, health officials warn beachgoers as all cases are linked to seawater
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August 9, 2026
Louisiana issues health alert amid outbreak of flesh-eating bacteria, warns beachgoers to be cautious. At least five people have been killed in Louisiana by deadly flesh-eating bacteria, prompting officials to issue an alert to beachgoers as the…
Dutch scientists have created a bacterium that can repair cracked buildings by turning cracks into stone, allowing concrete to heal itself and saving billions in repair costs |
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July 27, 2026
Dutch microbiologist Professor Henk Jonkers holds a sample of self-healing concrete, an innovative technology that uses bacteria to automatically repair cracks. Concrete is the backbone of modern civilization, supporting everything from homes and…