Tardigrades, or water bears, are remarkably resilient creatures known for surviving extreme conditions like space vacuum, freezing, and dehydration. Their survival is attributed to cryptobiosis, a ...

A declassified CIA document from 1951 has resurfaced online, drawing attention to a Soviet scientific study that explored similarities between parasitic worms and cancer tumours. It said some ...

A major new study finds the pace of biological discovery is accelerating, not slowing down, and estimates Earth may harbor ...

Environmental DNA (eDNA) tests can identify genetic material left by organisms in the environment, such as cells and ...

Brazil is establishing itself as a hub for biological agricultural formulations. Eduardo Hallak, Rafaella Oliveira, and Gislaine Zulli of Licks Attorneys analyse a fast-developing market and a decade ...

A University of Arizona study finds scientists are discovering 16,000 new species annually — and DNA tools may reveal billions more.

With so many coral reefs bleaching and pangolins being poached, it may seem tone-deaf to call for the conservation of species that are too small to see with the naked eye. But that’s exactly what the ...

Microorganisms are fundamental to life on earth, playing crucial and irreplaceable roles in biogeochemical cycles, climate, ecosystem services, and human health. Their diversity and functionality are ...

Earth’s atmosphere transports tiny forms of cellular life, such as fungal spores, pollen, bacteria, and viruses. On their journeys, these microorganisms encounter challenging conditions such as cold ...

In the desert areas of Namibia, Oman, and Saudi Arabia, research work has revealed unusual structures that are probably due to the activity of an unknown microbiological life form. Unusually small ...

In the desert areas of Namibia, Oman, and Saudi Arabia, research work has revealed unusual structures that are probably due to the activity of an unknown microbiological life form. Unusually small ...