Founded in 1921, Society for Science & the Public's mission is to advance public understanding and appreciation of scienceamong people of all ages through publications and educational programs. A ...

A person in Florida has died after being infected with the rare brain-eating amoeba Naegleria fowleri.The infection possibly resulted from "sinus rinse practices utilizing tap water," according to a ...

Researchers have analyzed drinking water and detected oocysts of Cryptosporidium and cysts of Giardia, two protozoa that cause outbreaks of diarrhea in humans. The levels detected are very low and do ...

Many doctors caution their pregnant patients to avoid cat feces; even the family pet's litter box is off-limits. Now researchers have discovered a promising therapy for those who suffer from ...

We are at a critical time and supporting climate journalism is more important than ever. Science News and our parent organization, the Society for Science, need your help to strengthen environmental ...