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This episode: Cyanobacteria in biocrusts produce pigments that heat their surroundings up to 10 degrees hotter! Download Episode (7 MB, 7.6 minutes) Show notes: News item Journal Paper: Couradeau E, Karaoz U, Lim HC, Nunes da Rocha U, Northen T, Brodie E, Garcia-Pichel F. 2016. Bacteria increase arid-land soil surface temperature through the production of sunscreens. Nat Commun 7:10373. Other interesting stories: Post questions or comments here or email to bacteriofiles at gmail dot com. Thanks for listening! Subscribe at iTunes or Google Play, check out the show at Twitter or Facebook |