The extremes in Midwest weather can cause strange things to occur in our landscapes. Here are some things you may find.

'Dog vomit slime mold' (yes, that's what it's called) There are also types of growth that are completely harmless but still concerning.

Slime molds may appear white, yellow, or orange with the unfortunate, if justifiable, names of scrambled egg slime and dog vomit slime mold (Fuligo septica).

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Mold test kits come in various formats, including swabs, tape strips, air pumps, and petri dish tests. Swabs and tape strip tests collect potential contaminants from a surface like a counter or ...

From birth to gene-edited in 6 months: Custom therapy breaks speed limits The N-of-1 accomplishment provides a template for swift, personalized genetic therapies.

After decades of hype and setbacks, scientists have made impressive progress into tricking stem cells into repairing organs. Stem cells (like the ones above, growing in petri dishes) are able to ...

Expo Chicago, the city’s biggest arts gathering, arrives at the right time to take the temperature of our challenging arts landscape.

Ethan Crenson, left, and Andrew Cannon, crouching at right, of the New York Mycological Society admired a rare slime mold on a mushroom walk in Upper Manhattan a few weeks ago.

Curious about the 'pink substance' or 'black buildup' on ice machines referenced on health inspections? Here's what it is and how to prevent it.