The Mystery of the Flipping Forams
June 27, 2026
Scientists find evidence of ‘rapid reversals’ of planktonic foraminiferal coils that occur “far too abruptly to be explained by gradual trait evolution”.
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New Microcurrents Found that Stir the Ocean
June 23, 2026
AI technologies detect previously unobserved currents, showing ecological balance processes at scales formerly unknown.
Scientists Shocked by Rapid Speciation After Chicxulub Impact
April 13, 2026
Scientists find “astounding” evidence of “ridiculously fast” speciation in a “geologic heartbeat” after the supposed Chicxulub event.
How Plankton Regulate Climate
October 29, 2025
Recent research highlights that the role of calcifying plankton in regulating global climate may be more significant than previously represented in existing climate models.
Earth Is Designed to Clean Itself
February 3, 2025
Do these processes look like the result of chance mistakes?
Archive: Membrane Channels, Molecular Machines, Censorship, Cave Art, More
January 17, 2025
Breakthroughs, controversies, and scientists acting badly: these are other reports recovered from January 2002.
Volcanoes Feed the Planet with Nutrients
October 13, 2022
A powerful volcano last January was followed by a phytoplankton bloom. What's the connection?
The Best Science Follows Design
July 30, 2018
Sir Francis Bacon emphasized that you will know good science by its fruits. Here are good examples of fruitful research that took inspiration from nature's designs.
How Long Does Geology Take?
April 13, 2018
Geological change can occur quickly, if conditions are right, affecting life and civilization.
Earth as a Living, Breathing Planet: Is It Unique?
November 21, 2017
A new NASA video based on 20 years of data from earth-orbiting satellites will awe viewers.
Tiny Organisms Control the World
July 19, 2015
An unexpected source that regulates global climate is found among the smallest of living things.
Fire and Brimstone: Why Earth Isn't Like Venus
June 28, 2015
Both planets have abundant sulfur, but Earth life has a way of cycling it for good.
Surprises from the Ocean
May 18, 2015
News from marine biology and geology are unexpected from a long-age, evolutionary perspective.
Viruses May Do the Ocean Good
November 2, 2014
A new study shows that viruses can help keep down algal blooms.
Exceptional Beauty and Design in Animals
March 3, 2014
Here are four animals, some you probably never heard of, that deserve design awards for art and technology.