rain Watch how raindrops turn into microbe-bearing aerosols Andrea James

Science The fascinating reason why rain smells the way that it does Séamus Bellamy

health Study found that over a third of hospital aerosol samples tested positive for SARS-CoV-2 Jennifer Sandlin

Food Massive cheese recall hits dozens of brands due to listeria contamination.  Séamus Bellamy

uk From vomit clouds to toilet spray, norovirus is everywhere this winter Jennifer Sandlin

cheese Sorry dairy lovers: cheese may be fueling your nightmares Gail Sherman

politics RFK Jr. is giving medical advice again and it sounds like the brainworm is back in control Séamus Bellamy

COVID-19 Thanks to norovirus, there's a whole lotta poopin' goin' on Jennifer Sandlin

Science Better air quality "the easiest way not to die" Rob Beschizza

avian flu Here's the latest on H5N1—avian flu—and some resources tracking the virus Jennifer Sandlin

DIY Graffiti remover works on composite decking Jason Weisberger

American Journal of Infection Control New study finds that closing the toilet lid when flushing isn't all that effective for cutting down viral contamination Jennifer Sandlin

smuggling This fellow is the first person to be busted smuggling greenhouse gases into the US David Pescovitz

poop Science: closing the toilet lid before flushing doesn't prevent aerosolized horrors covering bathroom surfaces Rob Beschizza

long covid Dr. Deborah Birx: "To be cavalier about getting repetitive COVID infections is really a huge mistake" Jennifer Sandlin

1970s Dig this old-school illustration demo by car designer Hideo Kodama Bob Knetzger

toilet Scientific video reveals how much toilet water sprays into the air when you flush… and it's disgusting David Pescovitz

COVID denialism "Ten reasons why the illness I have is totally not COVID" Jennifer Sandlin

cancer Propellant in major dry shampoo brands contained benzene, a potent human carcinogen Rob Beschizza

gross Restroom hand dryers are excellent at distributing fecal matter Jennifer Sandlin