Have a Good Day

by Mechas — Your daily activities influence your well-being.

https://smallthingsconsidered.blog/schaechter/2026/06/have-a-good-day/

Storytelling in Science…

... and Children's Literature by Chelsi and Heather C. Morris — Clear communication in science is crucial.

https://smallthingsconsidered.blog/schaechter/2026/05/storytelling-in-science/

Ape Microbiomes

Noteworthy — Metagenomic analyses of diverse ape fecal samples suggest co-evolution of gut microbiota.

https://smallthingsconsidered.blog/schaechter/2026/05/ape-microbiomes/

Science in Stationary Phase

by Roberto — With science in stationary phase, I convey a message of hope rather than despair.

https://smallthingsconsidered.blog/schaechter/2026/05/science-in-stationary-phase/

Microbial Coexistence

Noteworthy — Microbes sense each other and shift functions to enhance coexistence

https://smallthingsconsidered.blog/schaechter/2026/05/microbial-coexistence/

Black Death Mysteries

by Mechas — A new explanation for the spread of the plague-causing Yersinia pestis.

https://smallthingsconsidered.blog/schaechter/2026/05/black-death-mysteries/

Space Fungi

Noteworthy — Fungi are an unrecognized risk to planetary protection

https://smallthingsconsidered.blog/schaechter/2026/05/space-fungi/

In Praise of Small

by Roberto — At a recent breakfast chalk talk, I rekindled my love for vibrant scientific discussion, in a small setting.

https://smallthingsconsidered.blog/schaechter/2026/05/in-praise-of-small/

Gut Respiration

Noteworthy — A surprisingly high number of respiratory reductases were found in some gut bacteria.

https://smallthingsconsidered.blog/schaechter/2026/04/gut-respiration/