Scientists have uncovered a new explanation for how swimming bacteria change direction, providing fresh insight into one of ...

When observing small worms under a microscope, one might observe something very surprising: the worms appear to make a ...

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For some three billion years, unicellular organisms ruled Earth. Then, around one billion years ago, a new chapter of life began. Early attempts at team living began to stick, paving the way for the ...

Phytoplankton are tiny ocean organisms that naturally sequester carbon, like plants on land. That's made them an intriguing target as a climate solution. Here & Now's Sarah McCammon speaks to Matt ...

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The squat is a full-body move that is sometimes called “the king of all exercises.” It is essential for everyday movements, like getting out of a car or up off the floor. Practicing squats regularly ...

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It’s very easy to lose a single photon. That’s why it’s so impressive that photosynthetic systems rarely do. In contrast to photovoltaic cells, which currently top out at around 30 percent efficiency, ...

A study on Lepraria lichens found they possess genes for sexual reproduction despite being thought entirely asexual. This challenges long-held beliefs and raises questions about their reproductive ...

Microorganisms — bacteria, viruses and other tiny life forms — may drive biological variation in visible life as much, if not more, than genetic mutations, creating new lineages and even new species ...

Holobiont biology recognizes animals, plants, fungi and other hosts as dynamic assemblages of interacting and/or interdependent host and microbial cells, just as the host body is recognized as a ...