Moments in human history are etched into the Earth. Now researchers are piecing together evidence of our impact on the planet ...

Plankton are a collection of tiny organisms that live at and beneath the surface of lakes, rivers, ponds, and oceans across the planet. They’re named for the Greek word planktos, meaning to ...

Even plankton refuse to clean up water contaminated by human poop, reveals new research. The tiny, aquatic creatures are ...

Advances in technology—such as microscopic imaging and molecular techniques—have the potential to transform our understanding ...

Plankton is the name given to a collection of tiny sea life that lives in the ocean. These minute organisms may be small, but they have a big role to play in maintaining the health of our oceans ...