A hidden pigment helps ocean algae harness sunlight without getting burned—and it may hold clues for better solar tech.

Snow isn't always white; algae can make it look green, red, or orange, and scientists are trying to understand how and why these colorful patches appear. Quick question. What color is snow? If you ...

Algae holds great promise. Whether it’s macroalgae (think seaweed found on beaches) or microalgae (such as spirulina from freshwater ponds), these plant-like organisms are abundant, nutritious and ...

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 ...

(A) Design of low-pressure growth chamber used for pressures of 330 mbar and below, (B) Photograph of the experimental setup for low-pressure growth experiments of 330 mbar and below using the ...

(Nanowerk News) While the world is marveling over the first images and data now coming from NASA’s Perseverance rover mission seeking signs of ancient microscopic life on Mars, a team of UNLV ...