Polar experiments reveal seasonal cycle in Antarctic sea ice algae
In the frigid waters surrounding Antarctica, an unusual seasonal cycle occurs. During winter, from March to October, the sun barely ...
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Chytrid fungi revealed to be parasitic species that infects snow algae
The microbial communities found in glacier and snowpack ecosystems are an essential part of cold weather environments. Chytrids, a group ...
Current estimates of Lake Erie algae toxicity may miss the mark
COLUMBUS, Ohio – There is more to a harmful algal bloom than the green stuff in water that meets the ...
Analogous to algae: scientists move toward engineering living matter by manipulating movement of microparticles
A team of scientists has devised a system that replicates the movement of naturally occurring phenomena, such as hurricanes and ...
Previously overlooked algae toxin widespread in southern Indian River Lagoon
Spanning about one-third of Florida’s East coast, the Indian River Lagoon has faced frequent harmful algal blooms in recent years. ...
Corals mark friendly algae for ingestion—revealing possible conservation target
Baltimore, MD—New research led by Carnegie’s Yixian Zhen and Minjie Hu reveals how coral cells tag friendly algae before ingesting ...
Uncovering the secret masks behind algae growth in the south-to-north water diversion project using advanced AI
Identifying the factors contributing to algal growth accurately and reliably is vital for sustainable use and scientific management of freshwater ...
Arctic ice algae heavily contaminated with microplastics
The alga Melosira arctica, which grows under Arctic sea ice, contains ten times as many microplastic particles as the surrounding ...
Concordia researchers fight shallow lake algae blooms with floating filtration technique
Climate change and human activity have been putting pressure on water bodies worldwide, and Canada’s vast network of lakes is ...
Humans have influenced the growth of blue-green algae in lakes for thousands of years
In recent years, there have been increasing reports of toxic blue-green algae blooms in summer, even in German lakes, caused ...
An Old Yellow Enzyme helps algae combat photooxidative stress
OYEs in microalgae use energy from photosynthesis Credit: © RUB, Marquard OYEs in microalgae use energy from photosynthesis “Our research ...
OU-led group improves ability to identify and study algae species
Harmful algal blooms create challenges around the globe for water quality and health risk management for humans, wildlife and pets. ...
Can algae enhance skin regeneration and wound healing?
A product of a freshwater single-celled green algae called Euglena gracilis may enhance skin regeneration to speed up wound healing, ...
Slime for the climate, delivered by brown algae
Brown algae are true wonder plants when it comes to absorbing carbon dioxide from the air. They even outcompete forests ...
Massive “marimo” algae balls at risk from deadly winter sunburn
Climate change could overexpose rare underwater "marimo" algae balls to sunlight, killing them off according to a new study at ...
Metabolic hack makes ocean algae more resilient to 21st century climate change
A study published in Science Advances by an international team of scientists provides clear evidence that marine phytoplankton are much ...
Want to eat healthy and save the planet? Replace beef with Spirulina algae
New Reichman University study: Credit: Gilad Kavalerchik New Reichman University study: Want to eat healthy and save the planet? Replace ...
The biological clock of corals can function even without the algae that nourish them
The biological clock is an internal and independent mechanism that dictates daily rhythm, thus enabling an organism to gauge daily ...
New technology maps movement of microscopic algae, crucial to ocean health
The movement patterns of microscopic algae can be mapped in greater detail than ever before, giving new insights into ocean ...
Toxins from harmful algae found in bull sharks of Florida’s Indian River Lagoon
Stretching 251 kilometers along Florida’s East Coast, the Indian River Lagoon has experienced large-scale, frequent blooms of toxic harmful algae ...
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Null results research now published by major behavioral medicine journal
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New findings on hair loss in men
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A novel role discovered for vagus nerve
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Archaeologists discover world’s oldest wooden structure
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Grant awarded to University of Louisville law professor will fund climate adaptation project
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Unleashing the power of AI to track animal behavior