Rope spoilage, known for over a century, causes a sweet, pineapple-like odor and stringy texture in baked goods. It has historically been linked to Bacillus subtilis and other Bacillus species.

Bacillus anthracis poses significant challenges among various microorganisms due to its harmful effects on both soil and public health. Our study employed computational techniques to investigate the ...

Some of the best known species on Earth may not be what they seem.

On December 28, 1973, President Richard Nixon signed the Endangered Species Act (ESA) into law. In celebrating the law's enactment,… ...

Not to be outdone, one bird order, called the passeriformes, or perching birds, represents 5,300 species, the same number of mammal species on Earth.

Bacillus cereus (B. cereus) is a type of bacteria that creates a dangerous substance that can cause food poisoning or other illnesses. Learn more here.

Anthrax, sometimes referred to as bovine anthrax, is a bacterial disease caused by Bacillus anthracis, which occurs naturally in soil.

Life 5000 species not known elsewhere live in area set for deep-sea mining Thousands more species are probably waiting to be discovered in the Clarion-Clipperton Zone, a region of the Pacific ...

The value of common species is not just ecological and economic, but psychological. Study after study demonstrates that encounters with the natural world improve our mental state.

A story that caught our eye claims a species of moth not seen in 110 years has turned up at Detroit's airport.