Here are the latest posts about Plankton on Science, Space & Robots:
Single-Celled Organism Evolves Eye-Like Feature
A single-celled marine plankton called warnowiids have evolved an eye-like structure possibly used for hunting prey. (July 6, 2015)
Scientists Find 3 Billion Year Old Plankton Microfossils
Scientists have found 3 billion year old plankton microfossils. The microfossils are 20 to 60 microns in length. (June 7, 2013)
Scientists Discover Over 1 Million New Species of Plankton
Researchers aboard the research vessel Tara discovered over a million new species of plankton on their two-and-a-half year long, 70,000 mile voyage. (September 27, 2012)
Scientists Discover Massive Phytoplankton Bloom Underneath Sea Ice in the Arctic
Scientists were stunned to find a massive phytoplankton bloom underneath sea ice in the Arctic. (June 10, 2012)
Video: The Secret Life of Plankton
Tierney Thys, a marine biologist and science educator, used footage from the Plankton Chronicles Project to create a beautiful film designed to ignite wonder and curiosity about the hidden world of plankton - dubbed "edible gold" in the film - that underpins our food chain. (April 12, 2012)
Deep-Sea Survey Finds Amazing Animals
LiveScience reports that a deep-sea survey in the Bermuda Triangle has turned up some amazing life forms. (May 12, 2006)