Pennsylvania is stepping up efforts to protect its $1.1 billion mushroom industry from an invasive insect that's harming ...

Among the objectives of the walk, there was an intriguing scientific objective: The duo swabbed the surface material around ...

Flavoursome garlic is an essential ingredient in so many recipes.  Easy to grow in the garden, it doesn’t take up too much space and it can be started off in the autumn or late winter in the ground or ...

Most people see fruit flies as a nuisance. A scientist at Washington State University Vancouver sees them as the key to understanding evolution.

Honey is a sugar substitute that may also have many health benefits. Read about the different kinds of honey you can try, its ...

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 analyzed and found to have a focused diet breaking down sugars locked away in mucus.

Observers say Quebec's battle against neonics shows what's possible when it comes to regulating the chemicals — and raises questions about the federal pesticide regulator's controversial 2021 decision ...

While K is a known essential element, very little is known about silicon until recently and its effect on plant growth. Our ...

Researchers are aiming to work out how far bees will fly from the hive to forage for food, with the goal to learn more about their travel and feeding patterns.

When using coffee grounds for your plants, it is best to use the ones left over after brewing coffee. Most plants thrive in a ...

Back in 2016, one of us (Silviu Petrovan) was asked to identify a live frog found in a shipment of roses in Sheffield, ...