From the bed sheets to the TV remote, a microbiologist reveals the shocking truth about dirt and germs in hotel rooms

The filthy secrets of hotel rooms and why you might want to pack disinfectant on your next trip.

Primrose Freestone, Senior Lecturer in Clinical Microbiology, University of Leicester • conversation
March 21, 2023 • ~7 min

Faeces, urine and sweat – just how gross are hot tubs? A microbiologist explains

Relaxing in filth – you may never want to use a Jacuzzi or hot tub again after reading this.

Primrose Freestone, Senior Lecturer in Clinical Microbiology, University of Leicester • conversation
Feb. 7, 2023 • ~7 min

Protecting biodiversity – and making it accessible – has paid off for Costa Rica

Tourism revenues account for almost 10% of Costa Rica’s gross domestic product. New research shows that charismatic wildlife is necessary but not sufficient to attract ecotourists.

Jeffrey R. Smith, Postdoctoral Researcher in Ecology and Evolutionary Biology, Princeton University • conversation
April 22, 2022 • ~9 min

Is it safe to stay in a hotel, cabin or rental home yet?

Taking a trip this summer? You can do a lot to prevent coronavirus exposure, but you cannot take away all risk. It is important to practice caution.

Paloma Beamer, Associate Professor of Environmental Health Sciences, University of Arizona • conversation
June 11, 2020 • ~7 min

Is is safe to stay in a hotel, cabin or rental home yet?

Taking a trip this summer? You can do a lot to prevent coronavirus exposure, but you cannot take away all risk. It is important to practice caution.

Paloma Beamer, Associate Professor of Environmental Health Sciences, University of Arizona • conversation
June 11, 2020 • ~7 min

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