The first thing that comes to mind when you think of algae might be pond scum or that greenish stuff that collects on the surface of underused pools. But did you know there are several other types of ...

This takes “green living” to a whole new level. Researchers have found that microalgae — the gooey, green stuff that forms pond scum during the summer months — is good enough to eat. Experts have ...

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The time it takes to grow new skin for burns victims could be improved thanks to a new method of cell cultivation using algae, developed by University of Queensland researchers. Our work shows muscle ...

Algae can be beautifully bioluminescent in dark waters or show up in interesting colors near shore. But have you ever seen a “red tide”? Algae grow normally in the United States’ coastal waters … but ...

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. – During the summer, algae in Lake Tahoe is a hot topic. While these tiny organisms are a natural part of Tahoe’s aquatic ecosystem, algae can become a harmful algal bloom, or ...

Blooms of toxin-producing algae exist in some pristine river systems, it’s a discovery from the Flathead Lake Biological Station that could have implications for Montana rivers and streams. In a ...

The New Mexico Environment Department is lifting its advisory for a harmful algae bloom issued earlier this year. In late September, the department found harmful algae blooms around Santa Cruz Lake in ...