The fluid dynamics of cooperative feeding may have sparked single cells to assemble into complex, multicellular life, as ...

When subjected to physical pressure, archaea - ancient single-celled organisms - form multicellular structures.

Single-celled organisms that group together can generate stronger water currents to pull in food, a benefit that may have ...

Under microscopes, scientists found that giant single-cell organisms were able to vacuum up more food when they are stuck ...

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A new part of an ocean plant cell has been discovered that might revolutionize farming one day. The structure can take nitrogen and convert it into the ingredient that helps all organisms grow.

A study presents a striking example of cooperative organization among cells as a potential force in the evolution of multicellular life. The study is based on the fluid dynamics of cooperative feeding ...

One thing geology teaches us about is the existence of another monumental event in the history of Earth, 2.4 billion years ...

The physics of how a quirky pond organism filters the water for food provides new insights into a possible driver of early evolution.

This food scene on Florida’s northwestern coast embraces sustainability as a necessity after hurricane devastation. Meet the ...