There are roughly a trillion species of microorganisms on Earth—the vast majority of which are bacteria. Bacteria consist of a single cell. They do not have bones and are not like big animals that ...

Bacteria used oxygen far earlier than expected, reshaping views on early life, evolution, and photosynthesis origins.

Antibiotic resistance is a global health challenge that could overtake cancer mortality within a few decades. In a new study, researchers show that the emergence of resistance can be understood in the ...

From flags, water bacteria, sand dunes, riptides and more, there’s lots to brush up on to stay safe at the beach this summer.

From playing video games to exploring the depths of the Pacific, biology enthusiasts help researchers collect and analyze ...