Scientists have already created designer viruses in a lab that can kill dangerous bacteria. The next step is designing and ...

"We have found a habitable environment," said John Grotzinger, project scientist for the Curiosity mission. "The water that was here was so benign and supportive of life that if a ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. At a certain point in Earth’s distant past, the planet’s ...

The bold question-askers at What If explore what Earth would be like if it were one living organism. Ryan Routh found guilty of attempting to assassinate Donald Trump, other weapons charges Amber ...

Walls are necessary but lifeless elements of buildings. They give structure and protection but don’t really do much else. A group of researchers wants to change that. They want to “tattoo” walls with ...

Most forms of life cannot survive extreme environmental conditions, like excessive temperatures. Likewise, the significant majority of species on our planet have a set lifespan and cannot exist past a ...

A thin layer found in the top few centimeters of soil plays a big role in its ecology. Biocrust is built, maintained and inhabited by a bunch of different organisms — including lichen, moss and algae.

Living in a tiny home is not just an alternative housing option; it's a lifestyle choice that champions freedom, simplicity, and sustainability. And when it comes to tiny house designs, we believe the ...

The original version of this story appeared in Quanta Magazine. In 1950 the Italian physicist Enrico Fermi was discussing the possibility of intelligent alien life with his colleagues. If alien ...

To a layperson, technology and biological life may seem like opposite poles. However, the tech industry regularly draws lessons from living organisms, striving to build tools and systems that not only ...