An astronomical event: the Geminid showers of December

For the last 150 year on a cold day in mid December, stargazers warm themselves with thoughts of excitement over the arrival of an amazing "annual cosmic" event.  "Late tonight is the peak of the year's most...

Armpits Are "Rain Forests" for Bacteria, Skin Map Shows

A new study of the diversity of bacteria on healthy human skin has revealed a rich diversity of types(phyla) of bacteria.  The areas with most bacteria are those that are damp or oily, like armpits and...

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