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When we eventually mine asteroids, humans and robots will not leave unprotected microbes on the surface. Instead, machines ...

Sourdough, one of the oldest forms of leavened bread, is fast gaining popularity among Kenyans who boost their gut health without giving up wheat altogether. It is made through the slow fermentation ...

Experts agree that kombucha really isn’t as good for your gut health as you might think. That said, if you do decide to sip this beverage now and then, it’s important to do exactly that—drink it in ...

Fungus-farming ants have evolved a remarkable solution to the danger of excess carbon dioxide inside their nests – which could inspire ways for humans to capture CO2 ...

The start of February, marked by the pre-Christian festival of Imbolc, later absorbed into St Brigid’s Day, carries with it a promise: winter has loosened its grip, making way for the relief of ...

Most people don't give much thought to what's happening in their digestive system until something goes wrong, but the gut ...

A complete guide to the best probiotics for gut health, covering top strains, potency, and benefits to boost digestion, and ...

A sweeping new review of five decades of scientific literature finds robust evidence that natural selection operates simultaneously across multiple ...

Dorothy McAuliffe, a Biden administration official and wife of former Virginia Gov. Terry McAuliffe, announced her campaign for Congress on Wednesday. The former first lady enters a Democratic field ...

To mark 20 years of the BBC TV series Planet Earth, we look at some of the filming firsts it captured – including a ‘zombie’ fungus ...

Scientists at Arizona State University have uncovered surprising new ways bacteria move, even without their usual whip-like propellers called flagella. In one study, E. coli and salmonella were found ...