The chilling scenario is drawn straight from a horror movie. But in this case, fact is scarier than fiction.

New York environmental regulators have asked the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency to review ethanol emissions from ...

While molds are the primary concern for plant and dairy spoilage, bacteria are the main agents of meat decomposition.

If grains or nuts look moldy, discolored or shriveled, or if they have an unusual smell, it’s best to err on the side of caution and throw them out. Aflotoxins, especially, are known to be potent ...

Athlete’s foot is a pretty common foot infection. One shocking statistic says, at any given time, 15 percent to 25 percent of the world population has an active case of ...

If you bought flower from the affected strains, the Arizona Department of Health Services says you should destroy it.

Our forests are under threats, but recent conference provided home that a new generation is stepping up to lend a hand, says ...

Researchers at the University of Kentucky are searching for signs of a fungal disease impacting the state's native snakes.

Gray mold affects every part of a plant. It originally presents as discoloration that will spread through your flowers if you ...

As giant farms grow just one kind — a clone — a deadly and persistent fungus thrives. Botanical gardens like Norfolk’s want ...

Flower-scented fungus lures mosquitoes to their deaths using nature’s scent trick, offering a safe solution against deadly ...