As people flock to communal pools, water parks, beaches and lakes to find relief from the summer heat, some may be unaware of the microscopic hazards lurking in these waters. An expert with Baylor ...

The film explores the fascinating world revealed by microscopes, showcasing how everyday substances like pond water and blood contain a myriad of microorganisms. It details the evolution of microscope ...

Reusable water bottles can help you stay hydrated, but experts say not cleaning your water bottle regularly can expose you to some potentially harmful bacteria. Boston 25’s sister station met with ...

Chlorine has long been used as an effective way of removing microorganisms, including bacteria, from drinking water but it has been linked to health problems. In a new study, researchers looked at how ...

It's ironic that in places where drinking water needs to be checked for microbes the most, labs that can perform the analysis are least likely to be present. A new "lensless" device could help, as it ...

LOOKED LIKE THIS? RAW SEWAGE CHOKING ALL LIFE? TURNS OUT SOME OF THE LARGEST MATT AND WELL GROSSEST CHALLENGES CAN BE OVERCOME BY THE SMALLEST OF HEROES. IN THIS CASE, MICROORGANISMS AND NOW WE’RE ...

Prochlorococcus, a genus of bacteria that’s key to oxygen production in the ocean, tends to disappear when faced with marine pollution. It lives throughout the sunlit layer of tropical oceans and, ...

Contaminated water with elevated levels of Legionella bacteria has been found in at least six federal government buildings open to the public, though the problem is likely more widespread, a new ...

Fortunately, most drinking water is safe to drink. Here are a few contaminants to look out for, along with tips to test for and treat them.

Water company Vitens has advised 15,000 households in Amersfoort to boil tap water for three minutes before drinking after ...

The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) headquarters in Baltimore has closed its doors after legionella, a bacteria with potentially fatal consequences, was found in the building's water ...