A new species of cable bacteria, which function like electrical wiring, was recently discovered in the US. Its unique ...

The mystery of life’s beginnings has long captivated scientists. Central to that search is LUCA—the last universal common ...

Four hundred million tonnes of plastic waste are produced every year worldwide. More than seven billion tonnes have been ...

Bedrooms are like sanctuaries. It’s where we sleep, get dressed for the day, and escape everyone else to decompress. However, ...

“Germy places in your bedroom are obviously going to be any high-touch surfaces, so your light switches and your door handles ...

Termites—infamous for their ability to destroy wood—are rarely welcomed into rainforests that have been painstakingly ...

Even biologists only capture a glimpse of the lives of whales. There are still many species whose lives are largely a mystery ...

Researchers show how mice fed a Western-style diet are not able to rebuild a 'healthy,' diverse gut microbiome following antibiotic treatment. These mice were also more susceptible to infection by ...

In deep sea research, this pathway is better understood. Methane-eating bacteria can form the basis of entire ecosystems which have sprung up around deep sea hydrothermal vents of hot water.

The EPA outlines several other economic, social and environmental benefits of green stormwater infrastructure, including ...

Young rainforests lack termites, and that may slow their recovery. Scientists explore reintroducing key decomposers to ...

Discover how clove tea's compounds provide benefits from pain relief to blood sugar management that might make this aromatic ...