Microbes

Health Global first: Scientists map the microbiome of an entire country

A new DNA atlas maps Denmark’s microbes, revealing unknown species, farm impacts, and clues to cutting pollution and emissions.

Green Impact Microbe discovery reveals ancient clues to how complex life began Joseph Shavit

Green Impact AI uncovers Earth’s earliest life from 3.3 billion years ago Joseph Shavit

Innovations Scientists engineer microbe that mass-produces camouflage pigment Rebecca Shavit

Green Impact Antarctic microbe has major food, cosmetic, and medical potential Rebecca Shavit

Green Impact Scientists wake up microbes trapped in Arctic permafrost for 40,000 years Joshua Shavit

Space NASA rover discovery suggests Mars once hosted microbial life Joshua Shavit

Discoveries Science reveals how to craft the perfect chocolate flavor

Discoveries New organism with virus-like traits redefines what it means to be alive

Green Impact Oldest living microbes discovered within a 2-billion-year-old rock

Innovations Breakthrough new concrete can heal itself using sunlight

Discoveries Researchers find life thriving deep under the Earth’s surface

Health Gut Microbes in Infancy Shape Diabetes Risk and Metabolic Health for Life

Space Black holes play a surprising role in the creation of life

Space The ISS’s Sterile Environment Could Be Making Astronauts Sick

Health Fiber-rich diet improves gut health and fights infections

Health Arctic Sea discovery can neutralize bacteria’s ability to cause disease