Microbe ‘cities’ may solve a key ocean mystery
Some of Earth’s tiniest life-forms inhabit slowly sinking particles of fish poop and debris, playing a crucial role in ocean carbon storage.
Scientists squished microbes into a steel ‘sandwich’ — and made a profound discovery about life in space
"Extremophile" bacteria could survive asteroid impacts that are strong enough to launch them into space, suggesting that life could travel between planetary bodies.
Yellowstone’s earthquakes spark microbial boom deep underground
Earthquake swarms can supercharge microbial growth.