Researchers in China have developed magnetically controlled microrobots made from diatoms for the treatment of glioblastoma using photodynamic therapy. These microrobots exhibit excellent magnetic ...

Under the microscope, plankton becomes an unlikely star as artist Jess Holz documents their movements to highlight both their ...

A researcher's keen eye and spirit of curiosity led to the discovery of a new method for cell engineering - a finding that opens doors to more ...

A researcher's keen eye and spirit of curiosity led to the discovery of a new method for cell engineering—a finding that opens doors to more sustainable sources for everything from fuel to vitamin ...

A previously unknown species of microscopic algae has been formally documented in coastal waters along India’s southwestern shore. The finding redraws a small but consequential part of the biological ...

Physically magnifying objects using a key moisture-absorbing ingredient in diapers has opened an unprecedented view of the microbial world. When you slip a slide under a microscope, a system of glass ...

Garden pest control can be challenging, especially considering the increasing reluctance to use chemical pesticides. Today's home gardeners have to be more creative than ever in their quest to rid ...

If you know what diatoms are, it's probably because of their beauty. These single-celled algae found on the ocean floor have ornate glassy shells that shine like jewels under the microscope. Their ...

New research reveals that Arctic diatoms—microscopic algae—can actively move and survive in sea ice at temperatures as low as −15° C (5° F). This groundbreaking discovery means that these tiny ...

Our seas contain countless algae and other microscopic single-cell organisms that photosynthesize. Not only do these phytoplankton form the basis for marine food webs, but, because they produce oxygen ...

If you consider yourself an organic gardener, you've probably heard about diatomaceous earth (DE). It's often praised as a natural garden staple that'll become your secret to controlling ants, slugs, ...