living organisms
Scientists find a place on Earth where there is no life
The infernal landscape of Dallol, located in the Ethiopian depression of Danakil, extends over a volcanic crater full of salt, where toxic gases emanate and…
Methane vanishing on Mars: Danish researchers propose new mechanism as an explanation
The processes behind the release and consumption of methane on Mars have been discussed since methane was measured for the first time for approx. 15 years ago….
Insight into possible origins of immunological memory
More than half of the global population is infected with cytomegalovirus (CMV), which remains in the body for life. Normally, these infections do not produce…
How sponges undermine coral reefs from within
Coral reefs are demolished from within, by bio-eroding sponges. Seeking refuge from predators, these sponges bore tunnels into the carbonate coral structures,…
Courage to aim for less cleanliness? More living organisms around us could help combat diseases
Ecosystems like high-biodiversity grasslands and forests are more resistant to disturbances, such as invasive species, climate fluctuations and pathogens, than…
Artificially produced cells communicate with each other: Models of life
Scientists around the world are working on creating artificial, cell-like systems that mimic the behavior of living organisms. Friedrich Simmel and Aurore…