Researchers are calling for the conservation of teeny tiny organisms that normally get overlooked, and conservationists are listening.

Laundry day is not most people's favorite part of the week. The washing, drying, folding and putting things back in place is a whole ordeal, and some individuals try to put it off as long as possible.

A microbiologist breaks down the polarizing question of whether it's safe to pee in the shower or not. Here's what you should know. One of the quickest ways to get a room full of people to start ...

Wondering how improve your indoor air quality? According to a microbiologist, it's easier than you think to rid your home of pollutants. Buying a HEPA filter, which is designed with a web of fibers ...

There is nothing like being greeted by a Google Doodle first thing in the morning, especially when that Google Doodle reflects the tech giant’s soft spot for all things scientific. Past Doodles have ...

Every year, around 2.4 million people in the UK get food poisoning — mostly from viral or bacterial contamination. Most people recover within a few days without treatment, but not all are that lucky.

You may want to think twice before grabbing that doggy bag. A microbiologist is sharing the alarming reason she won’t go near leftovers, barbecues or oysters, warning of the dangers of common ...

WASHINGTON — Bearded men are truly having a moment in the sun. Facial hair has become the latest and greatest fashion accessory. And we’re not just talking about stubble. The full-on lumberjack look ...

Stephanie Rogers, a microbiologist for the Food and Drug Administration and a single mother of two daughters, said the ...

A microbiologist has revealed how true the infamous 'five second rule' is and whether dropped food is actually safe to eat. Nicholas Aicher, a senior quality control analyst, tested the amount of ...

Welcome to this week’s ForbesWomen newsletter, which every Thursday brings news about the world’s top female entrepreneurs, ...

A New Zealand court has ruled that the University of Auckland breached its obligations to protect high-profile microbiologist Siouxsie Wiles from the intense abuse and harassment she experienced while ...