The algae P. antarctica has two forms of the enzyme that makes the amino acid methionine, one needing B12, and one that is slower, but doesn't need it. This means it has the ability to adapt and ...

After starting her PhD studies in 2018, Monica Thukral would go for a swim off the coast of San Diego two to three times a week. The regular, physical connection with the waters helped to anchor her ...

Hidden algae communities beneath farms may play a major role in soil health, water retention, and natural nitrogen cycling, ...

Microscopic algae in the ocean generate half the oxygen we breathe. But off South Australia's coast, these same organisms have unleashed a toxic bloom that's closed beaches, shut down oyster farms and ...

Seizing sea lions, stranded dolphins, and disoriented pelicans –– the numbers of animals in such a frenzied and unusual state have been climbing in recent weeks in Southern California, and rightfully ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Millions of tiny organisms called phytoplankton live in every aquatic environment. They are critical components of the Earth ...

The next time you breathe, consider this: Photosynthesis of algae, powered by iron dust in the ocean, made it possible. Subscribe to our newsletter for the latest sci-tech news updates. Now, a Rutgers ...

Scientists have uncovered over 200 new giant viruses lurking in ocean waters that not only help shape marine ecosystems but also manipulate photosynthesis in algae. These massive viruses once nearly ...

Imagine a sea of glowing blue lights pulsing to the beat of the music. But instead of glow sticks filled with toxic chemicals, the luminescence comes from living algae, shimmering on demand. In a new ...

Woods Hole, MA — Vitamin B12 deficiency in people can cause a slew of health problems and even become fatal. Until now, the same deficiencies were thought to impact certain types of algae, as well. A ...