Researchers at the University of British Columbia have shown that our gut bacteria can feed on these large molecules – something thought to not be possible – thanks to enzymes that normally help us ...

Colonization of sand by microorganisms. The same sand grains under the fluorescence microscope. Each green dots is a fluorescently stained microorganism on the surface of the sand grain.  ...

Scroll down to find phenomenal images and fascinating facts about the science behind them. From the feet of geckos to the surface of the sun, this week's science images are full of inspiration.

Brilliant swirls of green are adding color to the waters of the Baltic Sea, as its summer waters are being overrun with ...