Indian Defence Review

This Fungus Grew Inside Chernobyl’s Nuclear Reactor, Feeding on Radiation, Now NASA Wants to Use It for Space Travel

A strange black fungus discovered inside the ruins of Chernobyl’s Reactor 4 doesn’t just resist radiation—it appears to feed ...

Christmas food poisoning and how to avoid it—by a microbiologist

Food poisoning affects millions of people in the UK every year, and the risk rises during the Christmas period. Large family ...
Nature

Beauty is in the eye of the beholder

“Mate, that’s your fifth shot. You sure you’re up for it?” The bartender spoke in a low voice, locking eyes with two of ...

Locus Fermentation Solutions raises $20M in debt financing after 'strategic restructuring'

A Northeast Ohio company that creates biological alternatives to synthetic chemicals just raised $20 million to expand its ...
The Independent

I’m a microbiologist. Here’s one piece of clothing you should never rewear

It’s pretty normal to wear the same pair of jeans, a jumper or even a t-shirt more than once. But what about your socks? If you knew what really lived in your socks after even one day of wearing, you ...
The New Indian Express

Microbiologist Dr Shivaji Sisinthy, first Indian to visit both poles, passes away

HYDERABAD: City-based microbiologist Dr Shivaji Sisinthy, an emeritus director of research at the LV Prasad Eye Institute (LVPEI), passed away due to illness recently. Dr Shivaji published over 375 ...
Telangana Today

Renowned microbiologist Dr Shivaji Sisinthy passes away in Hyderabad

Hyderabad: Senior scientist and microbiologist, Emeritus Director of Research at L V Prasad Eye Institute (LVPEI), Dr Shivaji Sisinthy, passed away due to illness in November. Dr Shivaji has published ...