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These Tiny Magnetic Bacteria Act Like a Single Body – And Could Explain the Origins of Complex Life

Tiny magnetic bacteria that live in tightly bound groups are showing scientists how life might have evolved complex, multicellular forms. These rare bacteria can’t survive alone – they depend on one another, with each cell playing a...

Apr 08, 2025

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These Tiny Magnetic Bacteria Act Like a Single Body – And Could Explain the Origins of Complex Life

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NOAA Reverses Plan to Defer Upkeep of Key Weather Satellites

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