Microbes are more powerful than we thought. These tiny organisms are now being recognized for their vital role in reducing ...

A culture collection of more than 500 fungal strains from seawater, sediments and seaweeds is helping scientists better ...

A major cause of hospital-acquired infections, the super bacteria Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA), not ...

Where do microplastics really go after entering the environment? MIT researchers discovered that sticky biofilms naturally ...

Composting transforms organic waste into nutrient-rich soil, significantly reducing methane emissions and protecting public ...

Subsurface injection of oxygen-releasing materials (ORMs) is frequently performed at petroleum-contaminated sites to stimulate aerobic bioremediation of benzene, toluene, ethylbenzene, and xylenes ...

Silent crisis of plastic pollution in agriculture threatens soil health, food safety, and sustainable farming practices ...

Dear EarthTalk: “Are there ways living organisms can be used to fix pollution?” -- M.L., via email ...

According to the study, ‘inert waste’, which includes construction debris and non bio-degradable material, comprises 30-50% ...

Are there ways living organisms can be used to fix pollution? M.L., via email. Pollution remains one of the most significant ...

Advanced computational analysis revealed 47 biocrust-specific microbes and 10 biocrust-specific soil properties, as well as their correlations in BSC microbial community. We highlighted the previously ...

Pollution remains one of the most significant environmental challenges, contaminating air, water and soil and posing risks to ...