Bhubaneswar: A scientist from the ICAR-National Bureau of Plant Genetic Resources (NBPGR), regional station, Cuttack, discovered a new taxonomic varie.

Cephalopods—the class of animals that comprises octopuses and squids—are ubiquitous throughout the ocean, including in the ...

A new glass sponge species is so strange that has been given the name named Advhena magnifica, which means "magnificent alien ...

Lanice spongicola lives on a glass sponge, a deep-sea sponge with a skeleton made of silica, that rises from hard rock. The ...

Beyond metal accumulation, the study found that sponge-associated bacteria are functionally enriched with genes linked to metal ion transport, metal resistance and antimicrobial resistance ...

There are several U.S. states that still house a large number of nuclear missile silos in a concentrated area. These states are what is known as a nuclear sponge. The question is: do you live in one ...

New findings shed light on the mechanisms behind a natural purification process and identify the key microbial "teammates" ...

Freshwater sponges are not just ancient organisms, they can absorb toxic metals like arsenic, lead, and cadmium, and their bacteria help detoxify polluted waters ...

Researchers in Finland discovered that a mine-grown moss and its microbial partners can remove toxic metals from water ...

Indonesia is more than Bali. From hidden travel gems and rich cultural ties to EV batteries, clean energy and new ...

The Linn County Conservation Board this week approved two new wetland developments on county-owned land to continue its ...

You know all about America's biggest food cities, but what about the up-and-coming dining destinations? Here are some places ...