Tacoma, Washington, a smokestack leached toxic lead into the water and air. Living nearby: three men who would become some of ...

Plastic pollution is one of the defining environmental challenges of our time—and some of nature's tiniest organisms may ...

Marine bacteria control how much CO2 is stored in the oceans, by swimming after and degrading sinking particles that would otherwise remain stored in the ocean for millennia. Researchers have ...

The most common way people swimming inland get sick is by swallowing the water. How much you consume matters: “If you swallow ...

Beaches in California, Hawaii, Florida, New York, Washington and Puerto Rico have been identified as "bacteria hotspots" in a ...

The number of Long Island Sound's more than 200 beaches considered safe to swim at has fallen in the past four years, and ...

The Surfrider Foundation released its full water quality study from the past year and included the top 10 U.S. beaches with the highest bacteria levels.

Molds and yeast on human bodies and in the air are becoming increasingly resistant to treatment. Experts say the microbes are fueling the next superbug crisis.

Composting has gone mainstream. If you're ready to pile on, we've outlined everything you need to know to start a compost system at home.

Live Science spoke with author Thomas Levenson about his new book on the history of germ theory.

You should always buy a brand new shower curtain. This water barrier is a cesspool of germs that should be replaced every six months to a year. It's also good to choose a curtain that has ...

Thankfully, there are many things you can do to lower your risk of encountering these germs during your next workout. By far, the most germ-rich areas in any gym are places that are warm and wet ...