Residents at a block of flats in Kent say their lives have become "a nightmare" as unfinished roof work is allowing rainwater to stream into the building. In May, contractors fitted pre-fabricated ...

Like many microbes, there are helpful fungi and harmful fungi. When harmful fungi invade the body, they can be difficult to kill, as they can survive in the environment and re-infect the person ...

Scientists have unveiled a novel mosquito control strategy: genetically engineered fungi that spread through mating. This strategy offers hope for reducing malaria in high-risk regions.

Freshwater ecosystems cover less than 1% of Earth’s surface, yet they support 10% of all known species. A recent study published in the journal Nature warns that nearly a quarter of freshwater species ...

Swiss researchers claim to have devised a functional living battery powered by the combined efforts of two types of fungi – all in a biodegradable, non-toxic 3D-printed package. I'll give you a ...

Thousands of fish, crab and dragonfly species could become extinct in the coming decades—and many more could follow. A landmark assessment of the health of nearly 24,000 freshwater species found ...

Researchers at Oldupai Gorge, Tanzania, uncovered evidence of this early human’s ability to repeatedly utilize specific freshwater sources and develop specialized tools for survival. The question of ...

Scientists have warned that blueberries could be wiped out a fungus rapidly-spreading worldwide. Caused by a two different strains of fungus, the disease appears as a white powdery mildew on ...

A fungus causing powdery mildew in blueberries has spread from the U.S. to continents like Europe and Asia, threatening crops and increasing fungicide dependence. NC State researchers found that ...

They can also migrate via leaking production wells to freshwater aquifers. Base and rare metal mining: Heavy metal pollution is a known cause of groundwater contamination. Uranium: In situ uranium ...

Freshwater ecosystems cover less than 1% of Earth’s surface, but are vital for life on this planet. New research reveals that damage to these environments is pushing freshwater animals to the edge of ...

Most fungi don’t handle the heat all too well – for now, at least (Picture: Getty/AP) Don’t worry, there’s next to no chance of this ever happening, scientists have stressed. Any mind ...