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By Feb 9, 2021
Environment

Simple, at-home tests can check your air and water for contaminants

There are more options than ever.
By Aug 7, 2020
Health

The onions in your kitchen could give you food poisoning

Toss the onions and pick up some scallions.
By Oct 1, 2019
Space

Humans will definitely bring microbes to Mars—so we might as well bring our favorites

Before we move to other planets, researchers say we have to master microbiology first.
By Apr 25, 2018
Environment

Good job: Arctic sea ice is full of our junk plastic

Scientists now have a better idea of just how much microplastic reaches the Arctic. It's a lot.
By Sep 7, 2016
Space

I Tried Really Hard Not To Contaminate NASA’s Asteroid-Hunting Spacecraft

OSIRIS-REx will launch tomorrow, possibly with my germs onboard
By May 5, 2016
Health

Total Recall: What To Know About Listeria

Hundreds of food products may be contaminated with this food poisoning bacteria
By Jan 19, 2016
Health

Lead In Water: What Are The Health Effects And Dangers?

The water in Flint, Michigan could affect children permanently
By Oct 5, 2015
Animals

The Evacuated Chernobyl Is Now Teeming With Wildlife

Human habitation is more devastating to animals than nuclear fallout
By Sep 25, 2015
Environment

Your Seafood Might Contain Tiny Plastic Particles

Is "trash to table" the next dining trend?
By Sep 10, 2015
Health

Nose-Like Biosensor Sniffs Out Stinky Drinking Water

To make your tap water more delicious