These animals (mostly sea creatures) are the longest-living animals on Earth, and their lifespans are surprising, if not ...

Scientists unearth a clue to the molecular mechanisms involved in N2O reduction by deep-sea hydrothermal vent bacteria.

Scientists suggest that two strains of endospores located more than 4,000 kilometers away from one another originated in the ...

Thor. Loki. Heimdall. They're not just Norse gods or Marvel characters. They're also the names of various Asgard archaea.

Although it’s long been suggested that hydrothermal vents could’ve played a starring role in the formation of life on Earth ...

Why is sea water salty? What is the main reason for sea water becoming salty? Let's take a detailed look. Salt is present in ...

Loricifera: A group of tiny, microscopic marine animals that can survive in low-oxygen environments, especially those in deep ...

The discovery that other vertebrates have healthy, microbial brains is fueling the still controversial possibility that we might have them as well.

A study suggests ancient hot springs, like Yellowstone's, may have supported reactions crucial for the birth of life on our ...

Volcanic eruptions create unique habitats for diverse life forms, which have evolved adaptations to survive extreme ...

One of the biggest scientific mysteries is where life on Earth started. Research has often focused on the role of deep-sea ...