Scientists have uncovered a surprising twist in how bacteria share genes—including those that spread antibiotic resistance.

Hidden within ancient microbial structures, scientists have uncovered a partnership that may mirror one of life’s most ...

A new study proposes detecting life in space by spotting patterns across many planets instead of focusing on one at a time.

Earth is often described as a “pale blue dot,” yet its continents are largely green due to chlorophyll, the pigment plants use to capture sunlight. This process, taught early in biology classes, ...

If the sun starts to be devoured by microscopic alien bacteria and life across the span of space is threatened, of course Ryan Gosling would be the man to save it. "Project Hail Mary" is a tremendous ...

The bacteria that cause deadly anthrax disease persist in the earth, a place their ancestors preferred over petri dishes and blood-filled tissues. As a public health researcher, I am fascinated by how ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. The search for life beyond Earth requires expanding the very definition of what life can be. Some exoplanets, especially those ...

Cue the curiosity surrounding extraterrestrial life. The U.S. Department of Homeland Security has registered two new federal domains, including Alien.gov and Aliens.gov, though the websites aren't ...

Two newly registered federal website domains – Alien.gov and Aliens.gov – are drawing attention after records showed they were created this week by a U.S. government agency, fueling speculation as ...

Earth is often called “the Pale Blue Dot” thanks to its bountiful oceans, but most of the planet’s land masses are actually dominated by the color green. Plants use chlorophyll (which absorbs red and ...

Like the lead character of “Project Hail Mary,” some scientists are proposing ways that life might exist beyond a star’s “habitable zone,” often considered the gold standard of potential livability An ...

Why is Christian Science in our name? Our name is about honesty. The Monitor is owned by The First Church of Christ, Scientist, and we’ve always been transparent about that. The church publishes the ...