Researchers report a steady increase in the intensity of algal blooms over the last 30 years
In case you were wondering no, this is not a good thing.
Tag: algae
Algae-powered energy cell can keep a microprocessor running around the clock anywhere with sunlight
This device offers an alternative to batteries or solar panels to power small devices.
New insight into coral-algae symbiosis aims to help reefs recover from mass bleaching
The results help us better understand why and how algae and corals co-exist.
Scientists discover algae with three sexes
The research could help scientists understand how different sexes evolved in the first place.
Algae-based material could revolutionize the fashion industry
Soon, your future shirts or pants might be made of algae.
Photosynthesis could be as old as life itself
We all got to eat, right?
The Arctic Ocean is blooming with algae as the ice sheet melts
This means more food for marine animals, but the net long-term consequences aren't pretty.
Is the snow turning red in Antarctica? Well, not exactly
Yes, but also no.
Billion-year-old green algae is a relative of all plants on dry land
It's the oldest green algae we've found.
Algae bioreactor sucks as much carbon as an acre of trees
It captures as much carbon as 400 trees.
Satellite imaging used to spot the largest seaweed bloom in the world
The record-breaking belt of brown algae stretches from West Africa to the Gulf of Mexico.
Researchers look into reviving bleached corals using ‘non-preferred’ algal symbiotes
"We want to know if it's possible that more heat tolerant, non-preferred algae could revive bleached coral communities even if ...
Renewable flip flops: scientists produce the “No. 1” footwear in the world from algae
Walk a mile in these shoes.
How algae prepared the ground for complex life 650 million years ago
The story of the rise of the algae.
Green ice spotted in Antarctica’s Ross Sea triggers new expedition for April
An effect of warming climate, or just a string of coincidences?
Seaweed might have helped determine who we are today
Feasting on seaweeds is good for your brain -- in fact, it may have been crucial.
Lichens actually comprise a threesome, not a partnership
The more the merrier.
Florida’s coastlines are choke-full with guacamole-like algae blooms
Just as green, but with 1000% more "ew."
Climate change is making the Arctic red — and we should be very worried about it
A tiny algae could spiral out of control with huge consequences.
Science delivers: new seaweed tastes like bacon, healthier than kale
The unexpectedly delicious new creation is actually a new strain of red marine algae named dulse. It's packed full of ...
