Most organisms fit comfortably into standard definitions of “life,” i.e., cells that grow, reproduce independently, and generate energy. Viruses have always been an exception, sitting in a gray area because they cannot function without a host. However, Knewz.com has learned that a newly identified organism, described in a recent study, is now complicating the picture even further. Named "Sukunaarchaeum mirabile," this microbe displays traits of both viruses and cellular life, prompting new