Researchers are looking at an invasive species of algae along the Atlantic coast as a possible reason for mercury in the food chain.

The discovery piqued the team's interest, and they conducted further analysis. Their finding was exciting: filamentous ...

The small, translucent orange balls have been dotting the seashore up and down the Grand Strand. They’ve been mistaken for ...

Cell division ensures growth or renewal and is thus vital for all organisms. However, the process differs somewhat in animals, bacteria, fungi, plants, and algae. Until now, little was known about ...

Removing algae from wooden surfaces such as fences, sheds and garden furniture is essential for prolonging the lifespan of ...

A new species of microalgae was found in water from a home aquarium. While analyzing DNA samples taken from the algae, researchers discovered Medakamo hakoo, whose DNA sequence didn't match any on ...

Nitrogen fixation is a process where nitrogen in the atmosphere is converted into other nitrogen compounds that are super important for a bunch of biological processes and even to the structure of DNA ...

Algae is versatile, and a new species shows promise as a source of fuel. The Week. US Edition. SUBSCRIBE & SAVE. Less than $3 per week.

Splitterwerk Architects have designed a building that, when completed, will be powered by algae bioreactors that capture and release energy. It will open this month in Germany!