Get all the latest news on coronavirus and more delivered daily to your inbox. Sign up here. A Boston University microbiologist who will begin testing potentially life-saving drugs against a live ...

Humans have seen a significant increase in life expectancy over the past 200 years — but not in overall lifespan. Nobody on record has lived past 122 years. So, for this early Halloween episode, host ...

Every year, around 2.4 million people in the UK get food poisoning — mostly from viral or bacterial contamination. Most people recover within a few days without treatment, but not all are that lucky.

A microbiologist has left people horrified after sharing just how dirty a kitchen sink can be, even after it's been thoroughly cleaned. Tim Call, 32, posted a video on TikTok in which he tested his ...

Air conditioning can feel heaven-sent on hot summer days. It keeps temperatures comfortable and controls humidity, making indoor environments tolerable even on the most brutally warm days. But some ...

With so many different chores to keep up with, it can be easy to forget about washing all your odd socks. But scientists say that falling behind on the laundry could lead to more than just smelly feet ...

Microbiologist Dan Buckley joins WIRED to answer the internet's burning questions about microbiology. What's the fastest known bacteria? Is the zombie fungi from "The Last Of Us" realistic? Why is cat ...