News

  1. Microbes

    More than 100 bacteria species can flourish in microwave ovens

    Swabs of 30 microwave ovens in different settings identified over 100 bacterial species, some of which could be pathogenic or cause food-borne disease.

    By Abdullahi Tsanni
  2. Health & Medicine

    New COVID-19 booster shots have been approved. When should you get one?

    The vaccines target the omicron variants currently circulating in the United States.

    By Tina Hesman Saey and Meghan Rosen
  3. Agriculture

    Can scientists make fruits and veggies resilient to climate change?

    Combining traditional plant breeding with new genomics tools is allowing scientists to grow plants that are better adapted to a warming climate.

    By Amanda Heidt
  4. Climate

    Zapping sand to create rock could help curb coastal erosion

    Low voltages generated minerals that help bind the sand into erosion-resistant rock, offering hope for shorelines ravaged by waves.