With the removal of the final two water-contact advisories, all 21 Mississippi Coast beaches received the all-clear.

RALEIGH, N.C. (WNCN) — After historic flooding in central North Carolina earlier this week, five swimming sites along rivers failed testing for fecal bacteria and at the coast, Portuguese man o’ war ...

Lake Kohlmier is temporarily closed due to “higher than normal” bacteria test results, according to Owatonna Parks & ...

Heading to a Texas beach this summer? Pack your sunscreen, plenty of water, and before you hit the road, check your destination's fecal bacteria level to make sure the water is safe for swimming. The ...

Scientists have developed a new test that can easily and quickly identify bacteria in any liquid, such as water, milk, or urine. This test uses a type of virus that only insects bacterial cells, ...

Engineers and biochemists have brought their skills together to make it possible for untrained users to confirm contamination in fluids using a biogel test that changes color in the presence of such ...

"I wanted to create a specially designed gadget that would enable the user to determine fresh leftovers from spoiled ...

Swimming is temporarily banned at Tuttle Beach on Pymatuning Reservoir due to elevated coliform bacteria detected in routine water tests. The day-use area remains open, and officials will monitor wate ...

Antibiotic overuse is a major global public health concern, particularly in the management of respiratory tract infections (RTIs), which represent one of the most common reasons for consultations in ...

Cornell food scientists show that a standard quality test used for raw, organic milk is insufficient for distinguishing between specific groups of bacteria, suggesting that the criteria for ...