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...
Inexpensive new battery generates power with just a drop of saliva
In addition to aiding digestion, it turns out saliva can also power batteries. Researchers at Binghamton University...
New handrail sterilizer claims to wipe out 99.9% of germs on escalators
There's no worse feeling than sliding your hand along an escalator or Subway rail and realizing the number of germs...
Gulf of Mexico’s “dead zone” in 2017 could be the largest on record
When humans abuse the environment and dump nitrate-and phosphorous-heavy pollutants into rivers, lakes, ponds and...
Scientists warn thawing soil could suddenly unleash deadly pathogens unseen in centuries
Humans have fought viruses for centuries. We struck a temporary winning blow with the discovery of penicillin,...
Superbug resistant to last-resort antibiotics found on US pig farm
Antibiotic resistance is a looming public health concern expected to kill up to 10 million people annually by 2050....
Furniture grown from bacteria and mushrooms is now available for purchase
Mushrooms are good for so much more than just eating. Ecovative, the company behind Mushroom Packaging, has teamed...
This electricity-free LED lamp is powered by living bacteria
Dutch designer Teresa van Dongen has unveiled a fascinating LED pendant lamp that is powered by living, electrochemically-active...
Scientists reprogram E. coli bacteria to attack tumor cells
Scientists at MIT and the University of California at San Diego (UCSD) have re-engineered E. Coli bacteria to...
Antarctic sea-ice bacteria could be contaminating seafood with a dangerous form of mercury
Pollution in the Antarctic may not turn many heads, but seafood lovers must beware of mercury-tainted fish from...
Tiny bacteria ‘wind farms’ could power your smartphone
Bacteria are often associated with disease - but in the future they could serve as a potent power source. University...
6 ways to purify water without expensive technology
1. Gooey “cactus gut” The gooey core inside cactus leaves, called mucilage, has been known to remove sediment...
Tree of Life redesigned to reflect thousands of new species
Bacteria fill the Earth, and a new scientific study reveals just how prevalent they are. Scientists led by biologist...
Gooey cactus guts remove arsenic and bacteria from polluted water
Clean water is perhaps the biggest key to keeping us alive, and scientists are forever testing new laboratory methods...
Russian scientist injects himself with 3.5 million year old bacteria for eternal youth
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lv0_Cu0FcPA A Russian scientist claims to have found the fountain of youth by...
Award-winning biomason grows bricks from sand and bacteria to reduce CO2 emissions
It takes an enormous amount of energy and resources to produce simple building materials such as concrete, bricks,...
INFOGRAPHIC: The dirtiest, most germ-ridden items you touch every day
Avoiding the worst germs isn't as simple as dodging hand rails and hovering over toilet seats. Did you know that...
Ambio lamp glows with bioluminescent bacteria instead of electricity
A Dutch designer has created a lamp that needs no electricity: it consists of a glass tube filled with bioluminescent...
Researchers find new way to beat antibiotic-resistant infections
Researchers have discovered a way to test bacteria for drug resistance more rapidly. It's a potentially life-saving...
Christmas Trees Could Be Used To Help Sterilize Medical Devices
Photo via Shutterstock After the holidays wind down, millions of Christmas trees across the country will be headed...