Researchers from TU Wien, University of Vienna, and Tufts University discovered how microorganisms swim efficiently without central control.

Many microorganisms are capable of purposeful movement through liquids. But how do they achieve this without a complex ...

The accumulation of microplastics in the environment, and within our bodies, is an increasingly worrisome issue. But ...

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​Researchers have announced the discovery of a new microbial species in China's space station for the first time, naming it Niallia tiangongensis, according to the China Manned Space Agency (CMSA).

During subsequent sample investigations, evidence of biological material was found. Evidently, microorganisms had perforated the rock. "We don't currently know whether this is a life form that has ...

Avoiding pollution in the first place would be best. But as we transition to a post-carbon future, biological solutions can help us find a path forward. Elizabeth has worked since 2010 as a writer ...