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The Encyclopedia of Science's Frontier

Category: New Mexico Tech

Undergraduates at New Mexico Tech summarize the latest research in cave studies and geomicrobiology!
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Bat poop corrodes cave formations

Posted on April 17, 2025April 10, 2025 by Sciworthy

Scientists found that bat droppings, microorganisms, and dripping water combine to dissolve cave formations in Slovakia and Poland.

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    Storms cause acids to enlarge our aquifers

    Posted on February 13, 2025February 13, 2025 by Sciworthy

    Researchers found that sulfuric and nitric acids from human activities dissolve more limestone in aquifers than they previously thought,…

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      Researchers use purple passionflower to treat herpes

      Posted on January 23, 2025January 22, 2025 by Sciworthy

      Scientists showed that a compound naturally found in purple passionflowers can alleviate symptoms of herpes simplex eye infections in mice.

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        Viruses keep acid-loving microbes in check

        Posted on December 23, 2024December 9, 2024 by Sciworthy

        Researchers found viruses infect bacteria and other microorganisms in acid mine drainage and may control microbial diversity in these…

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          Archeologists uncover ancient fishhooks in Indonesia

          Posted on January 29, 2024January 28, 2024 by Sciworthy

          Archeologists discovered the remains of 12,000-year-old fishhooks and other fishing artifacts in a cave on Alor Island, Indonesia.

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            Scientists described a couch potato cave salamander called the olm

            Posted on December 25, 2023December 23, 2023 by Sciworthy

            Researchers tracked a species of large cave salamanders for several years to see how they survived their low-energy surroundings. It turns…

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              How do mountains affect Earth’s climate?

              Posted on December 11, 2023December 1, 2023 by Sciworthy

              Scientists showed sulfuric acid formed during weathering of rocks causes mountains to consume less greenhouse gasses than they previously…

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                Can artificial light stop algal growth in caves?

                Posted on April 3, 2023April 10, 2023 by Sciworthy

                Scientists show changing the types of artificial lights used in tourist caves can help prevent growth of algae that damage stalactites and…

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                  Underground microbes capture greenhouse gases

                  Posted on February 20, 2023December 5, 2023 by Sciworthy

                  Researchers showed microbes living on the walls of underground caves can take up and store carbon dioxide and methane from the atmosphere.

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                    Thinking like a bacterium can improve water quality

                    Posted on January 23, 2023February 15, 2023 by Sciworthy

                    Researchers show mathematical models based on cell biology can help lake managers reduce toxic algal blooms and improve the quality of our…

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