Before plants evolved, vegetative life consisted of primitive green algae living in the sea. Like plants, these algae survived by performing photosynthesis, turning sunlight into energy. However, ...

A University of Missouri researcher is pioneering an innovative solution to remove tiny bits of plastic pollution from our water. Mizzou's Susie Dai recently applied a revolutionary strain of algae ...

Health officials have cleared a Caloosahatchee canal after a toxin-producing algae bloom was found. The bloom contained cyanobacteria, also known as blue-green algae, which can release harmful toxins.

New studies show how algae grows on ice and snow, creating “dark zones” that exacerbate melting in the consequential region. By Sachi Kitajima Mulkey On snow it’s green or red. On ice it’s a brownish ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent six days a week. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. In the Czech Republic, a frozen lake’s emerald green ice is ...

Algae blooms are expanding across the world's oceans. The first global study of floating algae was recently released by researchers at the University of South Florida College of Marine Science and the ...

A potentially toxic bloom of blue-green algae has been spotted in Lake Monroe, in Volusia County, and health officials are warning people to stay out of the water. The algae was seen in the center of ...

VOLUSIA COUNTY, Fla. — The Florida Department of Health in Volusia County (DOH-Volusia) cautions the public about the presence of harmful blue-green algae toxins in the center of Lake Monroe. With ...

From high-quality protein to omega-3s and antioxidants, algae emerge as a promising but carefully qualified solution for future nutrition and sustainability challenges. Spirulina sp. blue-green algae ...

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 ...