Nanoplastics are everywhere. These fragments are so tiny they can accumulate on bacteria and be taken up by plant roots; they're in our food, our water, and our bodies. Scientists don't know the full ...

We're all awash in plastic fragments, with many of the smallest particles ranging in size from a micrometer down to a single ...

Scientists at the University of Stirling have developed a new method of monitoring the presence of pathogens in rivers ...

"It’s well known that concrete and other materials degrade over time, both inside and outside of tunnels. Maintenance and ...

There are several cleaning and sanitation methods—each with their own unique capabilities. Combining methods with a plan in ...

These commonly ignored hygiene habits may be silently affecting your skin, lungs, gut health, and immune system more than you ...

Researchers have announced the discovery of a new microbial species in China's space station for the first time, naming it ...

A newly discovered bacterial species aboard China's Tiangong space station may offer insights into how life can survive and ...

On Earth there is no record of Niallia tiangongensis, a bacterium found aboard the Tiangong station that appears to be well ...