18 Jul 2024
Is the atmosphere Earth’s largest microbial ecosystem?
“We live submerged at the bottom of an ocean of air.” – Evangelista Torricelli, 164426 Feb 2024
In search of life on nunataks
This summer, a team of four SAEF scientists travelled into the vast wilderness of Antarctica in search of its tiniest life. Once found, these microscopic creatures will enable the team…24 Nov 2023
Arctic vs Antarctic lake microbes: New research reveals unique evolutionary tales
The first large-scale DNA study of microorganisms in Arctic, sub-Antarctic and Antarctic lakes has revealed their distinct evolutionary histories, dispelling long held beliefs that these microorganisms are the same all…9 Mar 2023
Electricity from thin air: an enzyme from bacteria can extract energy from hydrogen in the atmosphere
It may sound surprising, but when times are tough and there is no other food available, some soil bacteria can consume traces of hydrogen in the air as an energy…10 Mar 2022
SAEF researcher awarded 2022 Fenner Medal
Associate Professor Chris Greening has been awarded the prestigious Fenner Medal by the Australian Academy of Science.
Tag: Microbiology
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