The microbiome not only consists of bacteria, but also of fungi. Most of them support human and animal health. However, some fungi also have pathogenic potential. For instance, the yeast Candida ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. Since 3D printers debuted in the 1980s, the devices have been used ...

You do not have to be a nature enthusiast to appreciate the planting of spaced-out trees alongside city sidewalks, giving a splash of color and life to the urban surroundings. However, because of the ...

Edited by Chris Balakrishnan and Matt Wasowski, illus. by Kristen Orr. St. Martin’s, $30 (320p) ISBN 978-1-250-28834-9 In this rollicking collection, Balakrishnan and Wasowski—founders of the Nerd ...

Nearly every cell in your body depends on mitochondria to survive and function properly. Mitochondria provide 90% of our bodies' energy, but less well-known are their roles in cellular signaling and ...

The farm experts at Gold Shaw Farm highlight how one goose proved reproduction matters on the farm. I Sat Next To A Gun 'Fanatic' On A Plane. When I Told Him What My Job Is, Things Got Interesting.

Native prairie ecosystems have been disappearing across North America since the agricultural revolution of the 1800s. The increased need for higher crop yields, infrastructure, and resource extraction ...

In honor of Women’s Health Month, reproductive health researcher and Assistant Professor Scott Barnett from the Department of Biochemistry & Molecular Biology shares the sobering reality of the rising ...

The squat is a full-body move that is sometimes called “the king of all exercises.” It is essential for everyday movements, like getting out of a car or up off the floor. Practicing squats regularly ...

The Trump administration on Wednesday announced it will reconsider the reach of the nation’s bedrock clean water law and likely further limit the wetlands it covers, building on a Supreme Court ...

*Plants That Have No Flowers or Seeds* (1967) is an 11-minute educational film produced by Coronet. It explores examples of non-flowering, seedless plants, such as ferns, mosses, and fungi, explaining ...

Underground fungal networks are “living algorithms” that quietly help regulate Earth’s climate. Now scientists know what makes them so efficient. Underground fungal networks are “living algorithms” ...