Deep down in the ocean, there are underwater mountains called seamounts. They are special places where lots of different tiny organisms, called microbes, live. These microbes are important because they help keep the ocean healthy and full of life. But, they face threats from human activities like fi
People don't join conspiracy groups because they are stupid or easily fooled. It's more about finding a sense of belonging and support. A recent study followed people as they got more involved in these groups. Researchers spent five years talking to members, joining online chats, and going to meetin
The Arctic tundra is a tough place for life. It is cold and dry, and the soil is full of dead fungi. This dead fungi matter is called necromass. It is important to understand how this necromass breaks down. This is because it affects how nutrients move around and how carbon is stored in the soil. I
Lakes around the world are under siege from a silent invader: cyanobacteria. These tiny, blue-green algae can multiply rapidly, creating harmful blooms that choke out other life forms and disrupt ecosystems. While much attention is given to bacteria in these scenarios, fungi are often overlooked. Ye
Bacteria communities are everywhere. They are in the soil, in our bodies, and even in factories. They do important jobs like breaking down waste and helping plants grow. Because of this, scientists want to understand how these communities work and change over time. They want to control and improve t
Have you ever thought about how people feel connected to their community? Scientists recently checked this out by using a special scale called the Sense of Community Coherence Scale. They wanted to see if it could measure how understandable, manageable, and meaningful people find their community liv
