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Most life on Earth relies on the sun's energy for survival, but what about organisms in the deep sea that live beyond the reach of its rays? A new study led by Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution ...

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What is the Tully monster? Learn more about the near-nameless fossil, and why experts still can't agree on its classification ...

A troubling trend with global echoes and local implications By Dr Isuru U. Kariyawasam Senior Lecturer, Department of Botany, ...

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In the vast and often unseen world of microscopic life, a recent discovery may force scientists to rethink what it means to ...

It has genes for ribosomes, tRNAs, and mRNAs. These components are the scaffolding of life: the tools by which cells read ...

Plants produce a wide diversity of compounds. Broadly, these are separated into primary metabolites, which are necessary for ...

Soft corals, which are members of the class Octocorallia, are major components of marine ecosystems, including coral reefs.

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The results of the study confirm Philippine waters as a key contributor to one of the globe’s biodiversity centers for vital reef organisms.