Your shower head and the pipes leading into it are a haven for bacteria and fungi. But some simple tricks can flush them down ...

A concise review of natural compounds like tea tree oil and propolis as biocompatible, eco-friendly alternatives to synthetic ...

Researchers at the University of Oregon have found that exposed wood can resist microbial growth after a brief wetting. The findings of their study bolster the case for using mass timber in hospital ...

Scientists have uncovered a surprising strategy plants use to thrive when an essential nutrient—sulfur—is in short supply.

Microbes living with urban trees help them survive heat and pollution. Protecting these tiny organisms can make urban forests ...

MOST farmers use expensive and possibly harmful chemical fertilizers to grow their crops. A more efficient and cheaper alternative is using plant growth-promoting bacteria (PGPB). PGPB are specific ...