How Long Does It Take for Germs to Die?

Some pathogens die almost instantly outside the body, while others persist for hours, days, or even centuries.

Science How Long Does It Take for Germs to Die? Some pathogens die almost instantly outside the body, while others persist for hours, days, or even centuries. Temperature, humidity, and the type of surface are the most important factors that determine how long germs survive (and how to kill them). READ NOW Advertisement READ THESE 5 Reasons to Keep Washing Your Hands How Antibiotics Can Make Bacteria More Dangerous What Are Pathogens? You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the Today I Learned newsletter. If you wish to unsubscribe, please click here A Dotdash Brand 1500 Broadway, 6th Floor, New York, NY, 10036 © 2018 Dotdash - All rights reserved. Privacy Policy.

                                                           

Dogs Are Smarter Than You Think

Any dog-owner will tell you that their pet has a remarkable capacity to understand the world around them. And they're right.

Animals & Nature Dogs Are Smarter Than You Think We feed them, we let them sleep in our beds, we play with them, and we even talk to them. Any dog-owner will tell you that their pet has a remarkable capacity to understand the world around them. And they're right. READ NOW Advertisement READ THESE 5 Studies That Reveal the Emotional Life of Animals These Methods Never Work for Killing Mosquitoes Where to Learn a Computer Programming Language for Free You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the Today I Learned newsletter. If you wish to unsubscribe, please click here A Dotdash Brand 1500 Broadway, 6th Floor, New York, NY, 10036 © 2018 Dotdash - All rights reserved. Privacy Policy.