Paul DawsonClemson University Latest articles by Paul Dawson Is it Really OK to Eat Food That's Fallen on the Floor? By Paul Dawson published 18 September 15 Opinion When you drop a piece of food on the floor, is it really OK to eat if you pick up within five seconds? Opinion Sign up for the Live Science daily newsletter nowGet the world’s most fascinating discoveries delivered straight to your inbox.Contact me with news and offers from other Future brandsReceive email from us on behalf of our trusted partners or sponsors LATEST ARTICLES1Colors are universal — even if our perception of them is subjective2Pompeii quiz: How much do you know about the Roman town destroyed by Mount Vesuvius?3Are women less sensitive to anesthesia than men?4AI can handle tasks twice as complex every few months5Space photo of the week: Iconic 'Eagle Nebula' gets a major glow-up on Hubble's 35th anniversary
Is it Really OK to Eat Food That's Fallen on the Floor? By Paul Dawson published 18 September 15 Opinion When you drop a piece of food on the floor, is it really OK to eat if you pick up within five seconds?