Improving drainage and airflow around your plant pots can prevent future algae growth. Ensure that pots have adequate ...

Scientists have designed a screening tool that provides a fast, easy and relatively inexpensive way to predict levels of a specific toxin in lakes that are prone to blue-green algal blooms. The Ohio ...

Algae are inevitable when you own a fish tank. With proper planning and preparation, you can ensure algae in a fish tank are kept under control, so this plant doesn’t become an issue for your fish. If ...

Algae are a diverse group of aquatic organisms that have the ability to conduct photosynthesis. Certain algae are familiar to most people; for instance, seaweeds (such as kelp or phytoplankton), pond ...

You may have seen pictures of blue, glowing beaches under a dark sky. This glow is called bioluminescence. It is emitted by tiny organisms called bioluminescent algae that live in the water.

The algae have a marketing problem. While the scientific community may appreciate the important roles algae play as the base of the food chain in aquatic ecosystems, their contributions to global ...

Cambridge University researchers claim that a new two-cell bio-photovoltaics that utilizes algae cells represents a big step forward in the search for cleaner energy. Scientists at the famous ...

Experts will attempt to improve water quality in Lough Neagh using an advanced space technology monitoring system following the spread of noxious algae. Blue-green algae returned to Lough Neagh in the ...

Over the past 2 and a half millennia, algae have been utilized by humans for a variety of uses including industrial products, food, and pharmaceuticals. They are economically important, being used in ...