Our skin is considered our largest organ, with a surface area of approximately 15 to 20 square feet (1.4 to 1.9 square meters) — and some put the ...

It's the oldest question on Earth. Where did we come from? Some people may thank a creator from above, but what if the hand that created humanity wasn't divine? What if aliens brought life to Earth?

Not only does it provide you with nutrient-rich matter to feed your plants, it's also rewarding to watch waste be repurposed into something valuable. You don't need much to start making compost - just ...

Soft drinks with added sugar might increase a person's risk of type 2 diabetes by affecting their gut microbiome, new ...

The National Science Foundation's funding freeze, and wider confusion about the status and future of science funding, is ...

Dr. James Hamblin stopped taking regular showers to see what effect it would have on his body. Here are his surprising ...

Explore the gut-brain axis - how the trillions of microbes in your gut influence your mood and mental wellbeing.

New discovery reveals an entire new world smaller than viruses and bacteria.

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Microbes consume large amounts of carbon monoxide using a specialized enzyme, helping regulate atmospheric CO levels.

A microbe found in the lower part of the gut that is associated with good health has been comprehensively analysed and found to have a focused diet breaking down sugars locked away in mucus.. Using ...

On his first day in office, President Donald Trump signed an executive order withdrawing the U.S. from the World Health ...