Scientists discover a third fungus that is widespread in lichens, but it’s not clear yet whether it’s a partner in the algal-fungal symbiosis or a bystander.

The fungi are made to generate electricity with the help of photosynthesizing bacteria looped together on a graphene circuit. 

Aphids induce their host plants to produce tiny hairs that help keep the surfaces water-repellent.

Gates was director of the Hawaii Institute of Marine Biology and a strong advocate for coral conservation.

A marine flatworm swarms in a circular fashion off the coast of Guernsey.

A newly described species of shrimp, Odontonia bagginsi, has been named after Bilbo Baggins. 

Climate change is bleaching sea anemones, and it’s stressing out the clownfish that live in them.

Scientists study the unusual genome evolution of the bacteria that live within a genus of cicadas. 

Scientists identify floral temperature patterns as a sensory cue that may help bees identify flower species.