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 ...

The time it takes to grow new skin for burns victims could be improved thanks to a new method of cell cultivation using algae, developed by University of Queensland researchers. Our work shows muscle ...

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Algae can be beautifully bioluminescent in dark waters or show up in interesting colors near shore. But have you ever seen a “red tide”? Algae grow normally in the United States’ coastal waters … but ...

Streams contain a variety of types of algae that remove pollutants from the water. This microscope image shows several species of algae similar to those used in the University of Michigan biodiversity ...

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. – During the summer, algae in Lake Tahoe is a hot topic. While these tiny organisms are a natural part of Tahoe’s aquatic ecosystem, algae can become a harmful algal bloom, or ...

Blooms of toxin-producing algae exist in some pristine river systems, it’s a discovery from the Flathead Lake Biological Station that could have implications for Montana rivers and streams. In a ...

The New Mexico Environment Department is lifting its advisory for a harmful algae bloom issued earlier this year. In late September, the department found harmful algae blooms around Santa Cruz Lake in ...

CLARK COUNTY, Wash. — George and Elise Pang said their dog, Cedar, was as good as any dog could be. "Cedar was the best dog," said Elise Pang, of their rust-colored Cavapoo. "He was very sweet, loving ...

PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) – Two dog deaths have been connected to a type of harmful algae that’s new to the Columbia River, Clark County Public Health officials warn. The discovery of benthic algal mats ...