Science

The mystery of the missing crust of the Earth solved

The Earth’s crust is what we live in and is by far the thinnest layers on Earth. The thickness varies depending on where you are on Earth, with the oceanic crust 5-10 km and the continental mountain ranges 30-45 km thick. But what happens underneath this crust remains obscure, including …

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Raw milk can do more harm than good

Credit: CC0 Public Domain Raw or unpasteurized cow’s milk from US retail stores may contain a large number of antimicrobial-resistant genes if left at room temperature, according to a new study by researchers at the University of California, Davis. The study also found that bacteria harboring antimicrobial-resistant genes can transfer …

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