A new study shows that resilient and remarkably diverse populations of organisms can persist in the soil despite harsh and ...

... Yes, it’s a real thing.

Death Valley, in California, is among the hottest areas worldwide, and temperature levels during summer often surpass 120ºF.

Reliable predictions of how the Earth's climate will respond as atmospheric carbon dioxide levels increase are based on ...

A new study shows that resilient and remarkably diverse populations of organisms can persist in the soil despite harsh and extremely dry conditions ...

Crucian carp possess a remarkable ability to survive for months in oxygen-free, frozen northern lakes. These fish convert ...

Reliable predictions of how the Earth's climate will respond as atmospheric carbon dioxide levels increase are based on climate models. These models, in turn, are based on data from past geological ...

Probably every organism has evolved to do everything possible to maximise acquiring and storing resources, explains one ...

Tiny soil animals survive harsh desert conditions, revealing hidden life and climate driven survival strategies underground.

Life beneath the surface of one of the driest places on Earth may be far more complex than once believed. Researchers have found that soil can support surprisingly robust and varied forms of life even ...

Snow and frost are not hardships to endure; they sustain the land we depend on. The next time winter feels long, remember nature is hard at work.