Advances in science shape the way we see the world and unravel the mysteries of life.

Scientists at the University of California identified a unique new form of life in Mono Lake that provides clues about how early organisms may have developed 650 million years ago.

At the same time, Korean researchers have worked out how to reprogramme bacteria so they make biodegradable plastics; a display of how biology may be just the tool we need to tackle some contemporary environmental issues.

These developments show how science paves the way for progress and is crucial to solving collective challenges.

New Creature Discovery

In this modern era, scientists are busy discovering new things; in this regard, University of California researchers have discovered a new creature in the waters of Mono Lake in eastern Nevada.

An organism that is unicellular (a creature with only one cell) but that can divide into many cells, just as animal embryos do. However, this creature is not a type of animal but belongs to a different group of all animals.

Experts say that choanoflagellates can play an important role in understanding the evolution of unicellular to multicellular life.

Reducing Plastic Pollution

On the other hand, scientists are doing new experiments to innovate things. In this regard, Korean researchers have made a biological change in bacteria called E. coli with the aim of producing biodegradable polymers, which can be used in biomedical applications.

Bioengineers around the world are trying to develop bacteria capable of producing plastics as an alternative to petroleum-based plastics.