Mosquito bites are much more than just a red and itchy summertime nuisance. The diseases that they carry are notoriously ...

Sewage-contaminated water absorbs certain wavelengths of light, leaving a signature that can be detected by space-based instruments, a new study finds.

A study from the UK tested swabs from cell phone screens and car keys in petri dishes, and found 241 colonies grew on the key ...

Kombucha is a fermented drink popular for its numerous health benefits. It is not safe for children under 4 years of age, ...

A new study out of the United Kingdom suggests that we're all walking around with something dirty in our pocket or purse: our ...

Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) affects up to 3 percent of people worldwide and remains one of the most challenging ...

In a routine blood test that turned extraordinary, French scientists have identified the world’s newest and rarest blood ...

PROTEUS, a system designed to harness “directed evolution,” can speed the process up by years, or even decades.

He and a colleague proved a theory advanced by the Nobel Prize winners James Watson and Francis Crick, who discovered DNA’s ...

When it comes to bread, supermarkets have a dizzying array of choice. Yet the bread we eat can have a surprising impact on ...

How: Wash at 60°C or higher with detergent to kill bacteria and dust mites. For deeper sanitisation, tumble dry or iron. To ...

Pulses like lentils, chickpeas, and beans are nutritional powerhouses, offering protein, fiber, and essential nutrients at a ...