A Chinese-led research team has engineered a microscopic material that behaves like a predator, actively moving through water ...

A group of scientists believe they found a way to restore Clear Lake’s water quality by focusing on phosphorus, one of the ...

Microplastics are turning up in drinking water around the world — and it’s raising plenty of concern. Now, scientists say ...

A team of researchers from the Polytechnic School of Linares, in collaboration with the University of Almería, has developed a new eco-friendly and scalable technique to extract natural pigments from ...

In the vast plume of the Amazon River, microscopic algae adopt a surprisingly flexible survival strategy: They combine ...

Cryopreservation of eukaryotic photoautotrophs is a rapidly advancing field that intersects plant biology, biotechnology, and conservation science. As the ...

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Algae on patios is a common outdoor problem caused by tiny plant-like organisms that thrive in damp, shaded and poorly ventilated areas. It often appears as a green, slippery film across paving slabs, ...

Moss and weeds are a persistent headache in my garden, particularly in the gaps between my patio slabs and paving blocks. The combination of a wet winter and my constantly shaded paving creates the ...

The Phosphorus Problem Phosphorus is a fundamental nutrient for life, influencing everything from aquatic primary productivity to the global carbon cycle. However, when present in excess, it leads to ...

Researchers from across Florida have come together to turn a common cause of frustration for many beach-goers into a new food opportunity. Sargassum is that leafy brown seaweed that covers many ...

In the battle against toxic algae blooms that wreak havoc on vacations, marine life and coastal economies, a group of University of South Florida researchers say they've developed a promising tool ...