A new study led by Harvard biologists describes how some sea slugs consume algae and incorporate their photosynthetic ...

A certain species of sea slug steals chloroplasts from algae and houses its contraband in special organelles that it can raid ...

The question of whether Earth is alone in harboring life has captivated humanity for millennia. In recent years, scientists ...

Researchers at ETH Zurich have developed an astonishing new material: a printable gel that’s alive. Infused with ancient ...

The field is littered with the corpses of startups that have tried—and failed—to make a buck out of microalgae. What makes ...

Coconut water, loaded with nutrients, provides a natural remedy for wilting indoor plants. Its hydrating nature and vital ...

Discover how photosynthesis works, the role of chlorophyll, and why this natural process is essential for life on ...

Lichen from the Mojave Desert has stunned scientists by surviving months of lethal UVC radiation, suggesting life could exist ...

Marine creatures house contraband structures in special organelles, which the animal raids for food in times of need.

Published June 12th in Astrobiology, the new research demonstrated that lichen found in the Mojave Desert survived for 3 ...

Modern-day environments in Antarctica contain ponds filled with life forms that closely resemble early multicellular ...

New research shows climate change may be overloading the Amazon's tree canopy, disrupting photosynthesis and signaling forest ...