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For the First Time, Scientists Send Fungi to Space in a Hope to Develop New Medicines

By Kanika Gupta - Mar 31, 2016 03:20 PM EDT

Four strains of fungi are being sent by scientists to the International Space Station so that the scientists can study how tiny organisms compete with stress of space radiation and microgravity.

Red Bread Mold May Be Used For Better Rechargeable Batteries

By R. Siva Kumar - Mar 18, 2016 09:48 AM EDT

Red bread mold might actually help scientists to create rechargeable batteries that may last longer than alternatives, such as manganese oxide and lithium-ion.

Household Dust Reveals Striking Differences Between Individuals

By Peter R - Aug 27, 2015 04:03 PM EDT

Scientists discovered they could tell the man to woman ration, pets and even the location of the house by inspecting dust.

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