For decades, scientists believed the Arctic Ocean was sealed under a massive slab of ice during the coldest ice ages — but new research proves otherwise. Sediment samples from the seafloor, paired ...

Researchers are developing bioplastic bubbles from algae that could grow, repair, and protect habitats on Mars without ...

A startup called Gigablue claims to have reached a milestone by selling 200,000 carbon credits for its ocean-based carbon ...

Called the Benthic Underwater Microscope Imaging PAM, or BUMP, this microscope is diver-operated and allows scientists to ...

The experiments show a real chance of creating self-sufficient, closed-loop living spaces using shelters made from ...

A lab experiment that simulated Mars conditions showed that green algae can grow in plastic containers made from the same ...

Harmful algal blooms are unsightly and smelly, making them a concern for recreation, property values and businesses. They can disrupt food webs and harm aquatic life, though a recent study suggested ...

You might want to try the microscopic algae that goes by its Latin name of "Chlorella vulgaris." (Getty Images) Superfoods get a lot of buzz due to being rich in antioxidants, vitamins, and minerals.

Most people probably think of glaciers as massive blocks of white ice. But many glaciers have dark patches because of the growth of algae, which can survive on the surface of the ice. These dark ...

News Release 4-Oct-2024 Life on Earth was more diverse than classical theory suggests 800 million years ago, a Brazilian study shows ...