How much clean is too much clean? One might ask this question, especially if they are a tad bit overzealous about cleanliness and hygiene. For those cleanliness freaks, the International Space Station ...

The human gut is alive with activity. Millions of microorganisms compete, cooperate, and coexist in ways that can profoundly ...

Many alpine ecosystems are undergoing vegetation degradation because of global change, which is affecting ecosystem functioning and biodiversity. The ecological consequences of alpine pioneer ...

Although many conservationists believe biodiversity is intrinsically valuable, the protection of biodiversity has also been argued for on the basis that diversity makes ecosystems healthier and more ...

Yuchen Geng and Arpita Bose consider the invisible foundation of life, explaining why microbes must be included in ...

Microplastics are now widely recognized as pollutants in oceans and waterways, but a growing body of research suggests they may pose equally serious risks on land. A new review highlights how ...

Microbial ecology is rapidly evolving with the integration of artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning into the study of complex microbial ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I write about biodiversity and the hidden quirks of the natural world. Sandwiched between the freezing cold of Earth’s coldest ...

Roughly 2,000 miles south of New Zealand's southernmost point lies Lake Enigma, an aptly named body of water tucked into coastal Antarctica. The lake's ice cover is deeper than the lake itself: ...