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The snails and other mollusks around hydrothermal vents have evolved to thrive in extreme conditions, but mineral extraction ...
Ancient deep-sea organisms suggest movement, sexual reproduction, and complex animal life began earlier than previously thought.
The human microbiome is essential to our health, but scientists have only begun to understand why. Two researchers set out to ...
Popular science fiction is no stranger to escape-pod scenarios, typically featuring characters who narrowly avoid their ...
Deep oceans contain microbes with yet-to-be-discovered properties that could drive future innovations in biotechnology.