The surface of our Earth is wriggling with life: it's the defining feature of our planet, which, far as we know, makes it ...

The story of Earth’s atmospheric oxygenation is one of transformation, shaped by both biological and planetary forces. While scientists have long debated the causes behind the stepwise rise of oxygen, ...

Time, water, and geologic forces have converged to create underwater sinkholes where oxygen-poor and sulfur-rich groundwater support prolific microbial mats resembling life on early Earth.

For eons microbial mats have hosted a diverse array of life from the microscopic organisms vital to the survival of the ecosystem. Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the ...

Little Friends We've heard of underground parties — but this is ridiculous. A recently released study authored by microbial ...

Ever since its formation around 4.5 billion years ago, Earth's rotation has been gradually slowing down, and its days have ...