The bacterial flagellar motor is finally understood after 50 years. In its workings, columnist Natalie Wolchover finds the ...

Biscuits, cakes, and pastry products may have been contaminated due to 'pest activity'.

What physical processes govern the movement of microscopic structures capable of interacting with their environment? The answer lies in two mechanisms: self-propulsion, to escape unfavorable locations ...

No matter how careful you might be as you move throughout your daily routines, eventually the fabrics in your home will get ...

Geometric confinement paradoxically enhances bacterial chemotaxis through chiral surface swimming and sidewall alignment, with optimal performance when lane width matches the circular swimming radius.

Mysterious stains on clean clothes are a common washing machine problem. Buildup of detergent residue, bacteria, and mould inside the machine causes these marks. Hard water and worn parts also ...

Most Britons wash sheets too cool to kill germs and dust mites; learn when you really need a 60°C wash and smarter drying to ...

Those who venture into Foul Air Cave, below Buchan township in eastern Victoria, quickly realize how it got its ominous name.

Nowadays, we have seen the increasing popularity of modern washers due to their durable bodies and smart features. Samsung, ...

Shoppers are praising this anti allergy duvet from Slumberdown which has been called 'perfect' for allergy sufferers.

Scientists with the Connecticut Agricultural Experiment Station say they are seeing an increasing number of ticks testing ...