Under the sea, green algae have evolved a clever way to handle too much sunlight. Scientists found that a special pigment called siphonein acts like a natural sun shield, protecting the algae’s ...

Red drift algae, also known as macroalgae, has been washing up on some Southwest Florida beaches. Despite its appearance and smell, this type of algae is not toxic and is a natural part of the coastal ...

Snow and ice can damage paved surfaces, leading to frost heaves and potholes. These become potential hazards for drivers and pedestrians and are expensive to fix. Now, researchers propose in ACS ...

Health officials in Lee County are warning of a toxic cyanobacteria bloom in Cape Coral's Gator Slough canal. Residents are advised to avoid all contact with the water, including swimming, wading, or ...

Algae oil is far less known than olive oil — the famously healthy Mediterranean diet star — but it’s getting increased attention for its own health benefits, taste and versatility. The cooking oil has ...

When Nara Smith launched her debut product in late October — a garlic-yuzu algae cooking oil made in partnership with Algae Cooking Club — it sold out in just over 24 hours. By the end of the week, ...

Algae holds great promise. Whether it’s macroalgae (think seaweed found on beaches) or microalgae (such as spirulina from freshwater ponds), these plant-like organisms are abundant, nutritious and ...

The model and content creator is launching her first pantry product. Merlyn is an editor of news and trending content for Food & Wine's news vertical. Her writing focuses on the intersection of pop ...

PROTECT GREEN LAKE. DURING THE SUMMER. GREEN LAKE CAN BE ONE OF WISCONSIN’S MOST POPULAR DESTINATIONS, DRAWING MORE THAN 2.2 MILLION VISITORS THIS YEAR. BUT LAST MONTH, THE LAKE’S HEALTH CALLED INTO ...

As the climate warms and nutrient inputs shift, algal communities in cool, clear mountain lakes like Lake Tahoe will likely experience seasonal changes, according to a study from the University of ...

A widespread blue-green algae bloom has been confirmed in Green Lake for the first time. Officials advise against water activities as the algae can be harmful to people and pets. Exposure to the toxic ...

This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. Scientists found January’s devastating fires likely didn’t worsen the algae bloom that killed hundreds of marine ...