Microorganisms such as bacteria, fungi, and algae play a fundamental role in sustaining Earth's ecosystems and are now at the ...

Urban soils harbor rich and diverse microbial communities that are essential for nutrient cycling, organic matter turnover, pollutant degradation, and supporting plant health. The structure and ...

Europe produced 58.8 million tonnes of plastics in 2022. — © AFP JOSH EDELSON Europe produced 58.8 million tonnes of plastics in 2022. — © AFP JOSH EDELSON ...

Researchers have exploited bacteria they found in sewage plants to detoxify tetrachloroethene, a common chemical used to dry-clean clothes that can contaminate air and water (ACS ES&T Eng. 2025, DOI: ...