What causes zombie plants?
Parasitic bacteria can teach us a lot, according to scientists who have just discovered a manipulation mechanism...
Surprise wasps and bacterium complicate butterfly study
The introduction of new species to other territories could have unforeseen consequences. According to a study published...
Scientists use bacteria to turn plastic waste into vanilla flavoring
Scientists have converted plastic bottles into vanilla flavoring using genetically engineered bacteria. According...
CleanAirZone debuts a bio-based air purifier at CES 2021
At the virtual CES 2021, air purification R&D company CleanAirZone showcased its Bio-Based Air Purifier, a...
Tips and tricks to make spring cleaning more eco-friendly
When the spring cleaning season comes around, many homeowners turn to their favorite cleaning products to tidy...
This edible, plastic-free packaging is grown from kombucha starter
Polish design student Roza Janusz has created Scoby, an eco-friendly alternative to plastic packaging that is easily...
Scientists reveal new technique to make biofuel from mushroom waste
Researchers at the National University of Singapore have discovered a revolutionary way to transform mushroom waste...
Antibiotic-resistant "nightmare" bacteria are spreading across the US
A new breed of "nightmare" bacteria resists pretty much all of our antibiotics - and it's rapidly spreading across...
Scientist warns Elon Musk's Starman could be a bio-threat to Mars
Starman, the "driver" of Elon Musk's Tesla Roadster as it cruises through the cosmos, may be carrying the largest...
Viruses and bacteria are falling from Earth's atmosphere
It's something you might expect Chicken Little to say: bacteria and viruses are falling from the atmosphere. But...
Geologists discover bacteria that turns small bits of gold into solid nuggets
Geologists in Queensland, Australia have discovered a unique type of bacteria that forges small bits of gold into...
Remarkable bacteria survives extremely harsh conditions by eating nothing but air
Scientists have discovered a strange new bacteria in the Antarctic that can survive the planet's most extreme conditions...
Flesh-eating bacteria might be spread by mosquitoes in Australia
Cases of infections from a flesh-eating bacteria seem to be increasing in Australia. The bacteria Mycobacterium...
University of Queensland scientists uncover an 'explosion' of new life forms
The Tree of Life just got bigger. University of Queensland scientists found thousands of organisms that don't fit...
These cyborg bacteria are better at photosynthesis than plants
Could cyborg bacteria generate clean power in the future? Researchers at UC Berkeley covered bacteria with small...
