At the microscopic edge of biology, researchers have uncovered an organism so stripped down that it forces a rethink of what it means to be alive. The discovery hints at a form of existence that is ...

When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. What is life? This is a question that is often asked and typically confused. The confusion starts ...

The Darwinian revolution created a new approach to classification by proposing a common origin for living organisms. Since then, scientists have grouped animals and plants phylogenetically, rather ...