Human Hair Being Used To Soak Up Mauritius Oil Spill

Hairdressers from around Australia have been stockpiling clippings in the hope they can be used to clean up 4,000 tons of oil from a massive leak in the Indian Ocean. https://www.vice.com/en_us/article/z3e5b9/human-hair-used-to-soak-up-mauritius-oil-spill (Photo courtesy of (GETTY (L) AND DAREN MAUREE / L’EXPRESS MAURICE / AFP (R))

Thick Clumps Of Bacteria Can Survive For Years In Vacuum Of Space

A hardy species of bacteria can survive the harsh conditions of space for prolonged periods, but only after forming a thick, congealed clump, according to new research. https://gizmodo.com/thick-clumps-of-bacteria-can-survive-for-years-in-the-v-1844842842 (Photo courtesy of JAXA/NASA)