In a pattern both state and community scientists have noted every summer, area waterways are exceeding thresholds in bacteria ...

Here are ten animals with the highest populations on Earth. Some are quite familiar. You have never heard of some others, though.

To discuss and engage with each other on these questions, biologists of all stripes - from lab experimentalists to ...

Warmer climates than Earth’s could accelerate life’s development, potentially increasing the number of planets with more ...

Coastal waters around the world are increasingly losing oxygen, with dramatic consequences for both ecosystems and the people ...

Could the artificial introduction of oxygen revitalise dying coastal waters? While oxygenation approaches have already been proven successful in lakes, their potential side effects must be carefully ...

Even biologists only capture a glimpse of the lives of whales. There are still many species whose lives are largely a mystery ...

Baltimore — Elevated levels of Legionella bacteria were detected in the water at a Baltimore City Department of Social Services office complex, a spokesperson confirmed Friday. Test results ...

These elements are essential for the growth of marine microorganisms. The study, published in the Journal of Geophysical Research: Oceans, highlights the impact of volcanic eruptions on the ocean ...

Phytoplankton are microscopic marine organisms that use photosynthesis to create energy. They produce a significant amount of the planet's oxygen, and they also serve as the primary food source for ...

San Luis Obispo County Department of Public Works public information officer Shelly Cone said the county has identified the contaminant as a strain of coliform bacteria. Cone said approximately ...

It's a habit most of us are guilty of sometimes. Now scientists are warning that picking your nose could increase the risk of micro-organisms entering your body. And that could raise the risk of ...