The Internet’s collective colon was in a knot over recent reports of a McDonald’s fare that allegedly failed to decompose after 20 years, but McDonald’s maintains that its food — like any other food — ...

HARRIS COUNTY, Texas — A Houston funeral home owner is facing multiple felony charges after investigators said bodies were ...

We let our leaves fall where they may in the fall, but most neighbors believe in raking them up and disposing. I think our ...

Decomposition is a process by which organic materials like wood, animal carcasses and paper are broken down into simpler organic compounds. In order to decompose something, it is buried in soil, where ...

The word “decompose” means “to separate into constituent parts or elements or into simpler compounds,” according to Merriam-Webster. Biodegradation is a similar process, but one that is defined by ...

Q: I’ve heard conflicting reports regarding how long it really takes for a plastic grocery bag to decompose. Can you set the record straight? A: Researchers fear that such ubiquitous bags may never ...

Pods used in coffee machines are among the worst forms of human waste for the environment when it comes to long-term damage, according to new research which suggests they will take 500 years to ...

After Halloween when you are ready to get rid of your decomposing pumpkins, DO NOT throw them in the trash! When the pumpkin ...

Mars has dominated recent headlines as the newest generation of robotic explorers aims to uncover its secrets. But one day, robots won’t be the Red Planet’s only inhabitants. Human explorers will be ...