FORT MYERS, Fla. — Inside an air-conditioned lab in southwest Florida floats a summer scourge. “They've been around, we think, three and a half billion years,” said Dr. Barry Rosen, a professor at The ...

LAKE GENEVA, Wis. (CBS) -- Anyone heading up to Geneva Lake in Wisconsin should be advised—as state health officials are testing the water for blue-green algae. The Geneva Lake Environmental Agency, a ...

A section of Lough Neagh designated for swimming failed to meet minimum standards for the bathing season, but is currently deemed satisfactory. An "advice against bathing" had been in place at Rea's ...

Beaches on Lake Champlain are often closed on the hottest days of the year because of algae – and UVM scientists are now pointing to a different chemical that may be helping it grow.

The city of Longmont is advising residents to be aware of the risks of blue-green algae blooms, also known as cyanobacteria, when interacting with recreational bodies of water this summer. Some ...

A health alert has been issued for Silver Glen Springs due to the presence of harmful blue-green algae toxins. Residents and visitors are advised to avoid contact with the water and to not consume ...

Lake Boga may be off limits to recreational use this summer due to high levels of blue-green algae. Swan Hill Rural City Council and community members are questioning Goulburn Murray Water's ...

There’s a hidden danger hiding in the waters of some lakes this summer. As we head into summer, new and seasoned dog owners alike will be heading to fields, parks, and green spaces to let their dogs ...

Astronauts reveal an alarming greenish hue in Lake Tana: satellite images show algae growth and hidden threats to this ...

Nitrogen is a bit of a conundrum. In its gaseous form it's the most abundant element in the atmosphere, but few organisms can ...