Scientists are turning human waste into fertiliser for Moon and Mars farming, transforming toxic space dust into soil, but ...

Feb. 14—Farmers across Washington already spread thousands of tons of fertilizer from human waste on their crops each year, but there’s a major blind spot when it comes to potential contaminants.

The January collapse of a pipe dumped huge amounts of sewage into the Potomac River. But smaller sewer overflows that draw far less notice are common and sometimes cause backups into homes that threat ...

Researchers have developed engineered yeast that converts human waste into medical-grade material for tooth and bone implants, reported Interesting Engineering. The development tackles two challenges ...

Feeding astronauts on Mars without relying on supplies from Earth is a major challenge. A surprising avenue is emerging, however: transforming sterile soil into fertile land thanks... to ...

Research scientists are saying that recycled human waste could help grow crops on the Moon and Mars, representing a ...

Sporting gloves, masks, goggles and baggy cleanroom bunny suits, Juan Delgado and Luis Martinez get to work on the southern edge of Downtown in a condo parking lot. They aren’t mopping up a chemical ...

Researchers recently unveiled proof that Romans used a surprising ingredient in their medical treatments — and it's far from sanitary. The research focuses on a vessel that was unearthed in Pergamon, ...

This story is part of the WHYY News Climate Desk, bringing you news and solutions for our changing region. From the Poconos to the Jersey Shore to the mouth of the Delaware Bay, what do you want to ...

WILLIAMSBURG COUNTY, S.C. (WCSC) - A problematic human waste plant in Williamsburg County has faced dozens of violations and complaints but yet the facility just received a new permit from the state.