Temperatures around the world continue to rise—and the North Sea is no exception. Yet, in addition to this gradual warming, ...

In large numbers, these small blob-like creatures, formally known as tunicates, wreak havoc on coastal aquaculture.

Warmer climates than Earth’s could accelerate life’s development, potentially increasing the number of planets with more ...

These spiny or slimy ocean creatures display an astonishing diversity of appearances, behaviors and lifestyles—and many are ...

Here are ten animals with the highest populations on Earth. Some are quite familiar. You have never heard of some others, ...

Astronomers have detected the most promising signs yet of a possible biosignature outside the solar system, although they ...

An astonishing new claim that we have finally discovered “alien life” has left the space world reeling. The world of ...

When people believe that we have found life on other planets when we have not, we've lost more than public trust — we've lost ...

To discuss and engage with each other on these questions, biologists of all stripes - from lab experimentalists to ...

It’s difficult to worry about microorganisms because we don’t see them. But we interact with them every day, and they are ...