Tag: microbiology

NASA photograph showing planet Mars before and during a global dust storm; the destination of ESCAPADE, not its spacecraft.

Earth Microbe Grew for 160 Days in Mars-Like Brine. But There’s a Catch

Scientists grew a salt-loving archaeon for 160 days under Mars-relevant low pressure, salt and perchlorate. What the experiment proves—and what it does not.

Nov 10, 2026 | 6 min read

Real photograph of a copper vessel used for water storage; image is illustrative of the traditional container and not a laboratory experiment.

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Drinking Water From a Copper Vessel Overnight: What the Science Actually Shows

Copper pots can suppress some waterborne bacteria in laboratory studies. But claims about detoxification, digestion and other health benefits go much further than the evidence—and excess…

Nov 4, 2026 | 6 min read