"An enormous ability to adsorb chemicals." Scientists issue warning about unexpected factor driving rapid spread of E. coli: 'A big problem' first appeared on The Cool Down.

Student researchers found high levels of E. coli, a bacteria found in feces, in Burnet Woods. It's not the first time.

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Researchers at UC San Diego have identified a potential culprit behind rising cancer rates in millennials and Gen X.

UC researchers found high E. coli levels after moderate rainfall on June 7th, bucking previous assumptions that the bacteria only flourished after sewer overflows. The team says leaks may be to blame.

A student-led research project at the University of Cincinnati found “concerningly high” levels of human E. coli in the soils ...