Exactly How Much Life is on Earth? According to a new study, living cells outnumber stars in the universe, highlighting the deep, underrated link between geophysics and biology.
Mars Needs Insects If humans are ever going to live on the red planet, they’re going to have to bring bugs with them.
Pond in Hawaii Turned Pink, Raising a Red Flag for the Environment Dry conditions and high salt levels in the water allowed for halobacteria to thrive, turning a pond bubble-gum pink.
These Amphibian Children Have a Taste for (Mom’s) Skin Caecilians are the first amphibians known to pass on their microbiomes to their offspring.
The Mystery of My Burning Esophagus As a science writer, I’ve spent years covering the rise of allergic conditions. Why couldn’t I figure out my own?