The remains of Ötzi the Iceman, who died 5,300 years ago, contain ancient microbes that are still alive, new research finds.

Endometriosis is usually thought of as a gynaecological condition, but a huge study shows it has links with cholesterol ...

Researchers at Carnegie Mellon University have shown that bacteria can learn from past experiences, store memories across generations and adapt their behavior to changing environments all without a ...

Of this, $9bn went to new research into boosting farm yields, up from $2.5bn in 2016. The boost comes at an opportune moment.

You don't need to stock up on repellent, or worry about getting more mosquito bites, these male insects don't feed on humans.

Iowa’s waterways face significant pollution challenges due to agricultural runoff and sewage. The problem impacts both ...

If you're growing beans this year, you'll want to follow these tips to maximize your harvest and get the most beans for your ...

New research found that fog is rife with so much life that it's comparable to an ocean to an entire ocean in density.

A food safety attorney says cracked eggs should be discarded due to Salmonella risk, while a food science professor says the ...

A new study finds fog droplets can hold millions of bacteria. Here’s how that compares to Florida’s humid air.

Typhoon Maria scrambled bacterial communities at every ocean depth, and researchers with rare timing captured the entire ...

Scientists have solved a decades-old bacterial shape mystery, uncovering a potential new target for antibiotics.