Small Things Considered

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A blog that aims to share appreciation for the width & depth of microbial activities.

Toots by associate blogger @christoph_STCmicrobeblog

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Drought Drives Resistance

Noteworthy — An unrecognized link found between climate and antibiotic resistance.

https://smallthingsconsidered.blog/schaechter/2026/04/drought-drives-resistance/

by Mechas — Uncovering the diversity of bacterial defenses against their most abundant enemies.
https://smallthingsconsidered.blog/schaechter/2026/04/a-most-bitter-enemy/

Can’t Concentrate?

Noteworthy — Find yourself having trouble concentrating? We point you to a piece of fine reading that explains why.

https://smallthingsconsidered.blog/schaechter/2026/04/cant-concentrate/

Can't Con­cen­trate?

Noteworthy — Find yourself having trouble concentrating? We point you to a piece of fine reading that explains why.

Of Hydrogen Bonds and Protons

by Roberto — Have you ever stood spellbound, in absolute awe of the humble hydrogen bond or the protons therein?

https://smallthingsconsidered.blog/schaechter/2026/04/of-hydrogen-bonds-and-protons/

Nitrogen Dilemma

Noteworthy — Continuing on the topic of nitrogen fertilizers, we refer readers to an editorial outlining sustainable solutions.

https://smallthingsconsidered.blog/schaechter/2026/04/nitrogen-dilemma/

Nitrogen Obsession

by Roberto — A brief history of how organisms get their nitrogen.

https://smallthingsconsidered.blog/schaechter/2026/04/nitrogen-obsession/

Ni­tro­gen Ob­ses­sion

by Roberto — A brief history of how organisms get their nitrogen.

Smartphone rapid test detects microbiologically contaminated water in less than a minute
Berlin, April 2, 2026. Microbiologically contaminated water poses a significant health risk worldwide - especially in areas where laboratories are scarce and rapid testing is crucial. Researchers at the Federal Institute for Materials Research and Testing (BAM) have now developed a portable rapid te...
https://nachrichten.idw-online.de/2026/04/02/smartphone-rapid-test-detects-microbiologically-contaminated-water-in-less-than-a-minute
Smartphone rapid test detects microbiologically contaminated water in less than a minute

Iron in the Twilight Zone

Noteworthy — At depths of 200 to 1000 meters, low iron may limit microbial growth.

https://smallthingsconsidered.blog/schaechter/2026/04/iron-in-the-twilight-zone/

Iron in the Twi­light Zone

Noteworthy — At depths of 200 to 1000 meters, low iron may limit microbial growth.

Slow Down…

by Roberto — ...you move too fast.

https://smallthingsconsidered.blog/schaechter/2026/03/slow-down/

Psychedelic Origins

Noteworthy — Newly discovered African species reveals origin of magic mushrooms.

https://smallthingsconsidered.blog/schaechter/2026/03/psychedelic-origins/

Psy­che­delic Ori­gins

Noteworthy — Newly discovered African species reveals origin of magic mushrooms.