Microbes in Iceland are hoarding nitrogen, and that’s mucking up the nutrient cycle

Microbes in Iceland are hoarding nitrogen, and that’s mucking up the nutrient cycle

Geothermal activity near Hveragerði, Iceland, has actually produced a natural lab where scientists can study how environments, consisting of microorganisms and strategies, react to long-lasting warming. (Image credit: Sara Marañón…

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‘Microbes of death’ can reveal when a frozen body died, forensic scientists explain

‘Microbes of death’ can reveal when a frozen body died, forensic scientists explain

Severe climate condition can make rebuilding the scene of a criminal offense harder. (Image credit: Nick_Thompson by means of Getty Images) What occurs to a dead body in an incredibly…

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