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 ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. It was the icky stuff we avoided in the pond as kids, but these days algae is a trendy food product. Loved by chefs for its ...

Algae is already commonly used in cosmetics, skin care, and a bunch of other industries as a thickening agent. But now, certain types of algae—like spirulina—are being treated like trendy ingredients ...

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

Northwestern Engineering researchers have developed a quantitative tool that might help bring back coral from the brink of extinction. The novel algorithm could help assess and predict the future of ...

A team of evolutionary biologists and ecologists has a new idea for how scientists should classify algae species. FSU Assistant Professor of Biological Science Sophie McCoy and her team are proposing ...

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Scientists have developed algae capable of removing microplastics from water and converting them into reusable bioplastic.

Getting rid of algae may seem overwhelming, not to mention gross, and there are many cleaners that are formulated to kill it.