In a laboratory experiment centered around a colony known as the Amigos, researchers observed a subordinate female take over ...

The bacterial flagellar motor is finally understood after 50 years. In its workings, columnist Natalie Wolchover finds the ...

Undoubtedly, you’ve encountered numerous social media posts that claim that the hamburgers served at McDonald’s never decay ...

The tree was once believed to be sterile. But now it's prolific in Pennsylvania, which has added the Bradford pear to its noxious weed list.

New synbiotic research shows up to 45% reduction in BCO, reinforcing the role of gut health and gut integrity in disease prevention ...

While drain flies aren’t harmful and don’t bite, they can cause problems in large numbers and they can be a nuisance to have in your space. Because they thrive in bacteria-filled environments, they ...

A Université de Montréal study has found a previously unknown mechanism in bacterial reproduction that could be attacked by future antibiotics. Bacteria reproduce by dividing into two: they form a ...

When planning your outdoor space, artificial turf might appear to be the perfect solution. Without the hassle of cutting grass, removing weeds or fretting over muddy patches and wear and tear, it's an ...

There are a lot of things we should probably clean more often than we do (looking at you fridge water dispenser, Keurig, and oven). Your stainless steel water bottle is one of those things. If you’re ...

A BBC investigation has uncovered something that might make you reconsider your next drive-thru soda. Researchers from BBC Watchdog tested ice samples from 30 fast-food restaurants across the U.K., ...