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P. fumarii live in deep ocean thermal vents such as this "black smoker" in the Mid-Atlantic Ridge. Photo: NOAA
Natural Selections: Extreme bacteria
Paul Smiths, NY, May 10, 2012 — Some bacteria like it hot, geyser hot, and some like it cold, refrigerator cold. Dr. Curt Stager and Martha Foley look at bacteria that thrive in extreme environments. Go to full article
Natural Selections: Aeroplankton
Paul Smiths, NY, Jul 28, 2011 — This week, Martha Foley and Dr. Curt Stager talk about aeroplankton and all of the stuff we constantly see (or don't see) floating around in the air, from pollen and bugs to bacteria and other particles. Go to full article
Natural Selections: Field Guide to Bacteria
Paul Smiths, NY, Dec 16, 2010 — Martha Foley and Dr. Curt Stager discuss Betsey Dexter Dyer's new book, A Field Guide to Bacteria, and the distinctive traits of individual bacteria that are visible to the naked eye. Go to full article
Natural Selections: Slime Molds
Mar 16, 2006 — Co-hosts Dr. Curt Stager and Martha Foley re-visit one of their favorite topics: Slime! This time, they discuss bacteria and the slimy "biofilm" that they produce. Go to full article
Natural Selections: Superbacteria
Jun 05, 2003 — Some bacteria like it hot, geyser hot, and some like it cold, refrigerator cold. Dr. Curt Stager and Martha Foley look at bacteria that thrive in extreme environments. Go to full article
Natural Selections: Bacteria
Apr 04, 2002 — Bacteria can be found in many places on the earth... and even IN the earth! Hundreds of feet below earth's surface, bacteria reside, trapped in the rock. But are they alive? That depends on who you ask... Curt & Martha talk about bacteria. Go to full article
Bacteria Could Power Environmental Monitoring Equipment
Feb 06, 2002 — Bacteria that can eat pollution and generate electricity at the same time. The Great Lakes Radio Consortium's Lester Graham reports. Go to full article
Natural Selections: Drug Resistance
Apr 19, 2001 — Bacteria and viruses can adapt with extreme speed to survive exposure to antibiotics and other drugs. Dr. Curt Stager and Martha Foley talk about the genetic changes and rapid evolution known as drug resistance. Go to full article
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