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“She Landed In The Hospital”: 57 Smells That Seem Out Of The Ordinary But Are Actually A Sign Of Danger

People generally know that a musty, damp smell may indicate mold, or that a rotten-egg smell could be sulfur. However, some odors may seem ordinary but could actually pose a threat to our health and safety. This was a topic in a recent Reddit thread, and the responses are not…

Bored Panda · Feb 20

The death of Heather Preen: how an eight-year-old lost her life amid sewage crisis

In 1999, Heather Preen contracted E coli on a Devon beach. Two weeks later she died. Now, as a new Channel 4 show dramatises the scandal, her mother, Julie Maughan, explains why she is still looking for someone to take responsibility

The Guardian - UK · Feb 18

FSA Warns Pet Owners About Dangerous Bacteria in Raw Pet Food

The Food Standards Agency (FSA) just dropped a serious warning for pet owners and pet food businesses after finding worrying levels of contamination in raw pet food across the UK. After checking hundreds of products, they found a lot of raw dog and cat food packed with harmful bacteria and…

Times Pets · Feb 12

Viruses appear to be getting stronger in space – and scientists don’t know why

Space ‘fundamentally changes’ how viruses and bacteria interact, researchers say

The Independent UK · Jan 14

Viruses may be more powerful in the International Space Station's microgravity environment

"Microgravity pushed evolution into corners of the phage we still don't fully understand"

Space · Jan 13

Essential Guide: Foods to Avoid During Pregnancy for Fetal Safety and Maternal Health

Learn which foods to avoid during pregnancy, from raw proteins and unpasteurized dairy to high-mercury fish, caffeine, and alcohol for fetal safety.

Medical Daily · Jan 12

Wash well – and don’t forget the lid: how to clean your reusable water bottle

Water bottles are the ‘perfect environment for bacteria to grow’ – as we’ve seen from the horror pics on social media. Follow these steps to stay clean

The Guardian - US · Jan 5

Over 2,800 Pounds of Ground Beef Recalled for Possible E. coli Exposure

Over 2,800 pounds of grass-fed ground beef recalled for possible E. coli contamination across six U.S. states.

International Business Times · Dec 30, 2025

Thousands of pounds of ground beef recalled in six states due to potential E. Coli contamination

The ground beef was sold in 16-ounce vacuum-sealed packages

The Independent UK · Dec 28, 2025

Science history: Experiment shows mutations arise spontaneously, supporting pillar of Darwinian evolution — Nov. 20, 1943

Two bacteriologists showed that mutations arise spontaneously in bacterial cultures, thereby disproving Jean-Baptiste Lamarck's theory of evolution.

LiveScience · Nov 20, 2025