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… s ditched their flagella and other traits when migrating back to the ocean. The Science Scientists have … to spring. These biodiversity hotspots harbor specialized microbial communities living in extreme conditions. The … a complex pattern of evolution for genes related to eating plant compounds in both the oceanic and hot spring  …

A nuanced understanding of peat moss drives insight into carbon storage   The Science Boggy peatlands, … mosses.  New research identifies sex chromosomes in the plant and illuminates the significant role sex plays in how …

The Science The humble lichen is a superorganism: one being that is actually comprised of two (or more) … could help inform efforts at bioengineering symbiotic microbial consortia for bioenergy crops. And because lichens … seconds or minutes — a trait that could help improve crop drought resilience. It’s a superpower even Marvel’s …