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If you go outside and start digging, you will quickly find that the world under the surface is filled with life. Worms, grubs ...
A remarkable science project sees a quirky comparison of vast and small. Curated by NASA's Chandra X-ray Observatory, a series of pairings reveals stunning connections between the vast universe and ...
In the vast and often unseen world of microscopic life, a recent discovery may force scientists to rethink what it means to be alive. Nestled inside a tiny plankton cell, researchers found a ...
Coral reefs appear to run a daily timetable for microscopic life in nearby waters. Scientists found that microbial populations above reefs rise and fall over the course of a single day, shaped by ...
Arctic sea ice is frequently mentioned as if it shuts down life, but it actually does something far quieter. Microscopic ...
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — NASA's Mars rover Perseverance has uncovered rocks in a dry river channel that may hold potential signs of ancient microscopic life, scientists reported Wednesday. They ...
Microscopy continues to transform the life sciences. Here are five recent breakthroughs made possible by the technique.