From the beginning of life on Earth, microbes, small but influential single-celled organisms, have shaped the environment ...

Microbes may be smarter than we think. A new study by Princeton University researchers shows for the first time that bacteria don't just react to changes in their surroundings -- they anticipate and ...

"Adapt or perish, now as ever, is nature's inexorable imperative," wrote H. G. Wells. This principle—that survival requires ...

A new study shows that microplastics in the natural environment are colonized by pathogenic and antimicrobial resistant ...

Indicator species are living organisms that tell us that something has changed or is going to change in their environment. They can be easily observed, and studying them is considered a cost-effective ...

The planet may be warming too quickly for tiny organisms called lichens to adapt, according to new research. Lichens are widespread plant-like organisms often seen growing on rocks, trees, and ...

The multifarious relationships between ants and their associated organisms form one of the most intricate ecological networks in terrestrial ecosystems. Ants are not only formidable social insects and ...

Moss spores survived in outer space for a majority of 2022, and could even reproduce when they were eventually returned to Earth, according to a new study.

Among the large cast of microbiome players, bacteria have been hogging the spotlight. But the single-celled organisms known as protists are finally getting the starring role they deserve. Among the ...

Whether it’s a tiny snail or a massive whale, most living organisms rely on blood flowing through their bodies to stay alive. This precious fluid fights infection, delivers nutrients and gases to ...

Researchers find that oxygenation of Earth's surface is key to the evolution of large, complex multicellular organisms. If cells can access oxygen, they get a big metabolic benefit. However, when ...