Almost half of the world’s habitable land is utilized intensively for food production with farming practices. According to Our World in Data, 37% of Earth’s total land area is used for agriculture, ...

Scientists have found that microplastics in soil weaken the immune systems of earthworms, which could affect their ability to destroy harmful pathogens and negatively impact soil microbes. South ...

The epidemiology of known vector-borne pathogens is changing as common vectors move to new locations. Scientists seek novel strategies for mitigating public health risks and healthcare system burdens.