Scientists at the Max Planck Institute for Biology have discovered a remarkably streamlined strategy for developmental ...

A mysterious 420-million-year-old ancient life form challenges evolution, defying classification as plant, animal or fungus.

Deep in Earth's ancient oceans, scientists have unearthed 97-million-year-old giant magnetofossils harboring an internal ...

Throughout history, Jews have been denounced as “moneylenders,” yet, as Carl Menger noted, there are very good reasons why ...

While mirror bacteria may sound like a fun time, a group of 40 renowned scientists conclude it is probably not worth the risk.

Learn how one-celled organisms, or single-celled organisms, helped build complex life.

A new study shows that resilient and remarkably diverse populations of organisms can persist in the soil despite harsh and extremely dry conditions. An international team led by researchers from the ...

Dinosaurs ruled the planet between 230 to 66 million years ago, although many other life forms had evolved well before their existence. Moreover, some of these living creatures still exist today.

Cooperation is often seen as a strength in nature, but new research suggests it can also carry hidden costs, at least in the microbial worl.

Researchers have captured the first clear view of the hidden architecture that helps shape a simple multicellular organism, showing how cells work together to build complex life forms. Volvox. The ...

As humans, we typically look at life and death as two sides of the same coin. However, some researchers believe there could be a "third state" between the two. One piece of evidence for this ...