A new phylum of microbes has been discovered thriving in one of the least explored parts of Earth—the deep Critical Zone, a ...

Induction of Multicellularity: When mechanically compressed, the salt-loving archaeon Haloferax volcanii can shift from being ...

The Hadean protocrust formation and early plate tectonics challenged by new study, questioning geological assumptions.

Researchers have discovered an unexpected superconducting transition in extremely thin films of niobium diselenide (NbSe2).

In the middle of the Pacific Ocean, thousands of miles from any continent, Easter Island rises out of the sea. Its surface ...

How far would you go for a good meal? For some of the ocean's top predators, maintaining a decent diet requires some ...

Like earthquakes, ripples of gas on a star's surface — referred to as stellar quakes — offer clues about what lies beneath.

When it comes to formulating a forecast for hurricane season, meteorologists will consider roughly six key factors: Here’s a ...