A new NASA Interim Directive (NID) aims to ensure that Earth is protected from extraterrestrial contamination.
A storm that appeared on National Weather Service radar recently turned out to be something else entirely.
The short-lived insects have embarked on their bi-annual flight, leaving streets and homes completely engulfed.
Huge numbers of the red and black insects have been turning up in homes across the British Isles this month.
Demand for bug-sweeping services is now higher than ever due to how easily such devices can be hidden.
Far from being a modern phenomenon, antibiotic-resistant microbes have existed for millions of years.
Scientists have identified a protein in breast milk that could help in the fight against superbugs.
Scientists have revealed that superbugs have now become resistant to even our last-resort antibiotics.
A 1,000-year-old cure for an infected eyelash follicle has turned out to be effective against superbugs.
Costa Rica is among several countries to have been affected as banana supplies continue to dwindle.
Silver has the potential to make antibiotic treatments thousands of times more effective.
In an unusual event, billions of cicadas are due to awaken en-masse along American's East Coast.
Fresh concerns have been raised over the potential consequences of antibiotic resistant bacteria.
Scientists have discovered that Giant Pandas could be a rich new source of antibiotic medications.
Scientists have developed tiny bugs that can turn useless hazardous chemicals in to 24-karat gold.
Scientists have discovered well preserved insects dating back over 230 million years to the Triassic era.
New research suggests that scorpion venom may hold the key to tackling drug-resistant bacteria.
Björn Olsen and his team discovered the deadly bacteria in samples of seawater off the Antarctic coast.
Scientists are developing a new system that can decontaminate the air with beams of light.
In an effort to create the ultimate spies scientists have been developing ways to integrate technology with biology thro...