Meet Deinococcus Radiodurans, a teeny tiny microbe tougher than an army of Chuck Norris clones. It's rather cute, in a blobby, fuzzy way, but don't be fooled by the cuddly exterior. This muppet-like microbe is one of the most radiation resistant organisms that we've found. It also laughs in the face of drought, starvation, extreme … Continue reading Conan the Bacterium has a Rival!

In early 2018 the Museum of London will welcome the arrival of a new and somewhat toxic exhibit, a fatberg. Fatbergs are real, I'm not making this up. They are found in sewers and are the congealed amalgamation of oils, fats, diapers, wet wipes, and all manner of things that are not supposed to be … Continue reading Museum of London’s Unusual New Display

Biomimicry is by no means a new design method in the world of STEM, consider Leonardo da Vinci's early flying machine designs taking inspiration from birds. Today's engineers are really taking things to the next level. Termite nests with their perfectly regulated temperature have led to the construction of high rise buildings in Zimbabwe that … Continue reading Octopi super spies