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Podcast: Science Quickly
Episode: Microbes Are Evolving to Eat Cleaning Supplies, and Whooping Cough Is Making a Comeback
Description: NASA and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration have confirmed we’re in the solar maximum, a period of increased solar activity that could lead to more auroras. Also, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has reported a fivefold surge in whooping cough cases. And a new study suggests that some microbes might be using our disinfectants against us by chowing down on them.Recommended reading:Whooping Cough Is Spreading Again after Years of Relative QuietEmail us at [email protected] if you have any qu...