Diatomaceous earth offers a natural solution for household pest problems. This fossilized diatom powder dehydrates insects, ...

Independent British brand Diatom Watches is the result of equal parts fascination with space exploration and horology, and has produced some true horological marvels in the last ten years. The ...

In Victorian England, a very curious art form flourished: making intricate patterns from the microalgae known as diatoms, single-celled organisms that range from five microns (or .005 millimeters) to ...

If you know what diatoms are, it’s probably for their beauty. These single-celled algae found on the ocean floor have ornate glassy shells that shine like jewels under the microscope. Their pristine ...

Trees get most of the love, but diatoms, a group of photosynthetic microalgae, produce 20% of Earth's oxygen and are the foundation of aquatic food webs. The prevalence and diversity of diatoms have ...

Whit Pruitt, University Relations From left: Elizabeth Ruck, Andy Alverson, Jeremy Beaulieu and Wade Roberts. Trees get most of the love, but diatoms, a group of photosynthetic microalgae, produce 20% ...

Commander Mark had big bright eyes and a wide mustachioed smile big enough to match his magnetic persona. He wore bright red military coveralls with a bandoleer filled with — not bullets, but magic ...

For the majority of golfers, knowing how to hit a draw is the promised land. That’s the stock shot that they want. To get there, you have to understand the conditions it takes to get that ...

When the weather’s bad and there’s no prospect of a trip to the park, we might well reach for crayons, pencils and paper as a way to keep our children entertained. But drawing is much more than a fun ...

The following animation begins with an image of a tiny crustacean. We then zoom in on a round diatom resting on this creature's face and then, zooming in still more, we arrive at a single bacterium ...