Amazon mollies don't need a man, and never will. A new study finds they can purge and repair genetic mutations that would ...

Chickpeas aren’t the first crop that comes to mind when you think about lunar agriculture. But a new study suggests the ...

Alejandra Perotti receives funding from UKRI and EU-Commission. Almost everyone carries microscopic mites on their skin. They live inside pores and hair follicles, feeding on skin oils and dead cells.

Crickets are a common insect found throughout much of the U.S., but thankfully, the only harm they cause when they venture inside our homes is to be a nuisance. However, when you ...

Are mushrooms vegetarian or non-vegetarian? The question often comes up because mushrooms are fungi, not plants. Here's the science behind mushrooms and why they are usually considered vegetarian food ...

Life's capacity to survive in simulated lunar and Martian soils has been explored in two papers published in Scientific Reports. Treating simulated lunar soil with both symbiotic fungi and ...

Slugs are sluggish but one of the more fascinating creatures in existence. Learn 10 slippery facts about these gastropods.

Scientists grew chickpeas in simulated moon soil, raising the possibility that astronauts could one day grow crops on future ...

A musty smell from car air conditioning is caused by mold, mildew, or bacteria growing on the evaporator core inside the dashboard. The evaporator collects moisture as a byproduct of the cooling ...

Of all the thousands of fungi species out there, there are only fewer than 10 that would really do you any harm. It’s about teaching people that you don’t have to be scared of them, and if you don’t ...

When you get outside in winter, it's an opportunity to observe some natural wonders, and Something Wild listeners have questions! Casey asks: When I went outside this morning, I saw that everything ...

Is a creek just a small river or is a river just a big creek? My opinion is that it relates to volume and constant flow, not ...