Tardigrades in Frozen Water: Extreme Life Ecosystem
Micro-organisms called tardigrades were recently found thriving in frozen water. Life in the ice is more complex than i…
Fungus Found in Amazon Rainforest Eats Plastic
Fungi living in the Ecuadorian Amazon are making waves for their ability to biodegrade plastic in landfills. Pestalotio…
Unsettling Facts About Organisms Living Inside Your Body
Your body hosts a vast ecosystem of trillions of microscopic organisms, from bacteria to mites, that influence your hea…
Exploring the Size Range of Microorganisms
Microorganisms span a vast size range, from tiny viruses like porcine cercovirus to larger single-celled organisms. The…
Evolution of Eyes: A Journey Through Time
From microbial light-sensing cells to vertebrates' camera eyes, the evolution of vision illuminates how creatures adapt…
Microbial World: A Guide to Bacterial Shapes and Colonies.
Bacteria, the Earth's earliest life forms, exhibit diverse shapes and characteristics, from spherical cocci to spiral s…
Ten Disturbing Facts About Your Human Body
The human body is home to countless microscopic organisms and undergoes constant renewal, like shedding skin. While the…