plankton

Phylogenomics data place the enigmatic plankton in the middle of the algal family tree, despite their apparent lack of plastids—an organelle characteristic of all other algae.

Carbon cycle modeling and paleotemperature records argue that an asteroid impact—not volcanic fumes—was the main driver of the dinosaur die-off.

Researchers plan an oceanographic expedition to understand why a phytoplankton bloom developed as molten lava flowed into the sea east of Hawaii's Big Island.

Many types of marine plankton are either animal-like or plant-like. But a huge number are both, and they are upending ideas about ocean ecology.

Each year, bioluminescent microorganisms create striking displays on the beaches of San Diego.

Crowds of zooplankton swimming upward generate large downward jets of water, a study finds.

Researchers show that pinkie-size marine organisms can ingest and poop out microplastics, potentially transporting them to the depths.

Scientists bring marine plankton back to life to study past climate change.

When road deicing salt enters freshwater ecosystems, prey species such as Daphnia pulex can rapidly evolve tolerance to the contaminant, buffering their local food webs from the impacts of salination.

Metabolic activity, not light, drives the circadian clock in cyanobacteria.

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Bacterial populations’ differing strategies for responding to their environment can set genetic routes to speciation.

The sculptures of Mara G. Haseltine's new exhibition tell a tale of beautiful oceans ravaged by pollution.

Artist Mara G. Haseltine unveils her latest exhibition of science-inspired sculpture, a melancholy ode to marine plankton set to the music of Puccini.

A round-up of recent discoveries in behavior research

Fish adapt to feed for months along the entire depth of massive oceanic whirlpools that are rich in nutrients and plankton.