Humanity is on the precipice of major change. Some fear a world ruled by bots. I fear a world ruled by people.

Both the scientific community and the general public still have a lot to learn from the largest mesocosm research project ever conducted.

The British Phycological Society declares the winners of a photography contest for images of algae.

Celeste Kidd and Steven Piantadosi had sued the university over its handling of sexual harassment allegations made against colleague Florian Jaeger.

His decision came as an investigation into sexual harassment allegations against him was ongoing.  

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The American Society for Microbiology held its 4th contest for images created from microorganisms feeding on agar. 

Ecological challenges such as finding food and creating fire may have led the organ to become abnormally large, a new computer model suggests.

The agency says it has taken various steps to ensure the privacy of participants’ data. 

Take a break from the bench to puzzle and peruse.