While you might worry about germs on a restaurant's utensils, plates, and tables, you're likely overlooking one critical ...

Litter near the Charles River. For 10 to 15 days, Nelia Gross, a PhD candidate studying materials science and engineering, and other researchers incubated several types of microplastics with E. coli, ...

Boston University researchers have found that microplastic contamination is fueling antibiotic resistance in bacteria, ...

A self-powered, three-component biosensor capable of killing bacteria in water samples has been developed by materials ...

“Wash duvets every six months, or more frequently if you have allergies or pets,” says Louisa. “Most synthetic and some down or feather duvets can be machine-washed at home or at a launderette. If you ...

Neglecting to clean pet bowls can expose your furry friends to harmful bacteria, mold, and other health risks.

A law passed in 2011 required food companies to track food in the event of contamination and a recall. The administration ...

Waterloo residents are being advised to use bottled water or boil water meant for consumption — whether for drinking, making ice, brushing teeth, washing dishes, or food preparation — until further ...

Scientists in South Korea have engineered tiny bacterial cells that are churning out plastic. The plastics produced by the modified Escherichia coli ( E. coli) bacteria are known as polyester amides ...

Scientists were shocked to discover that microplastics don’t just pollute the environment, they may also be fueling the rise ...

Food recalls happen every once in a while, and this time the CDC wants you to stay away from a common leafy green, which has ...

Professor On Shun Pak and his team of student researchers use microrobots to model the swimming motion of bacteria in the ...