Children in Africa and South East Asia are most at risk from antibiotics medicines no longer working, a study suggests.

New research revealed the remarkable chemical diversity of substances exuded by coral reefs and demonstrated that thousands of different chemicals derived from tropical corals and seaweeds are ...

Almost a third of E.coli samples taken on the Thames by River Action UK have revealed water quality almost three times below ...

In an experiment simulating harsh Martian conditions, including X-ray radiation, scientists discovered that certain lichens ...

The far-reaching glow of bioluminescence has haunted sailors for centuries across the Indian Ocean. Now scientists believe ...

A new database compiling over 400 sightings of a mysterious ocean phenomenon known as ‘milky seas’ could help scientists soon ...

Deep soils vital for life host an active new microbial phylum, CSP1-3. These microbes may be key to innovative water ...

The U.S. Food & Drug Administration warned in its recall announcement that consumers may still have the product in question ...

This week, three foods were pulled from shelves due to contamination. Check your fridge and freezer for these items, and ...

Pickle juice has some possible benefits but also some drawbacks. Learn what research says about whether it is good for you.

Food irradiation has numerous benefits: Eliminates microbial contamination: Destroys bacteria, moulds and yeast that cause ...

Bacteria can be engineered to sense a variety of molecules, such as pollutants or soil nutrients. In most cases, however, ...