Warmer climates than Earth’s could accelerate life’s development, potentially increasing the number of planets with more ...

A team of scientists from UW’s environmental departments are studying the rising global issue of harmful algal blooms (HABs) ...

Here are ten animals with the highest populations on Earth. Some are quite familiar. You have never heard of some others, though.

These elements are essential for the growth of marine microorganisms. The study, published in the Journal of Geophysical Research: Oceans, highlights the impact of volcanic eruptions on the ocean ...

To discuss and engage with each other on these questions, biologists of all stripes - from lab experimentalists to ...

Even biologists only capture a glimpse of the lives of whales. There are still many species whose lives are largely a mystery ...

Coastal waters around the world are increasingly losing oxygen, with dramatic consequences for both ecosystems and the people ...

Dimethyl sulfide (DMS) and dimethyl disulfide (DMDS) are produced on Earth by phytoplankton and other marine microorganisms. The evidence isn’t strong enough to declare alien life — yet ...

Phytoplankton, by absorbing CO2 ... Its supply via ash can thus trigger rapid proliferation of these microorganisms. This phenomenon is similar to soil fertilization in agriculture.

The researchers found strong evidence of a chemical called dimethyl sulfide (DMS) in the planet’s atmosphere. On Earth, DMS ...

Could the artificial introduction of oxygen revitalise dying coastal waters? While oxygenation approaches have already been proven successful in lakes, their potential side effects must be carefully ...