RSGB volunteers continue to be engaged with IARU and Ofcom on WRC matters including the 144…
Understanding C. auris transmission with the healthcare environment
Researchers have now shown that patients who are heavily colonized with Candida auris on their skin…
Prolonged transmission of a resistant bacterial strain in a Northern California hospital
Researchers have used whole genome sequencing (WGS) to demonstrate transmission of a single bacterial strain that…
The solution to antibiotic resistance could be in your kitchen sponge
Researchers have discovered bacteriophages, viruses that infect bacteria, living in their kitchen sponges. As the threat…
Cannabidiol is a powerful new antibiotic
New research has found that Cannnabidiol is active against Gram-positive bacteria, including those responsible for many…
Ocean swimming alters skin microbiome, increasing vulnerability to infection
Swimming in the ocean alters the skin microbiome and may increase the likelihood of infection, according…
Plants may be transmitting superbugs to people
Antibiotic-resistant infections are a threat to global public health, food safety and an economic burden. To…
Bright fireball explodes over Brisbane, Australia
A very bright fireball exploded over Brisbane, Queensland, Australia at 22:00 LT (12:00 UTC) on June…
'Green' Alternative Fuel Set for First In-Space Test
Satellites love hydrazine – a type of space propellant – but it’s toxic to people and…
Aussie watchdog readies clampdown on Google, Facebook
Australia’s competition watchdog is poised to call for far-reaching new regulations on Facebook, Google and other…