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 versatility and touted by many nutritionists for its health benefits, algae ...

Algae, lichens and moss often form green or grey, powdery or mossy, crusty growths on the stems, branches and trunks of trees and shrubs. Pictured here, lichen and moss. This dreary "gray all day" ...

Algae are a diverse group of aquatic organisms that have the ability to conduct photosynthesis. Certain algae are familiar to most people; for instance, seaweeds (such as kelp or phytoplankton), pond ...

Snow isn't always white; algae can make it look green, red, or orange, and scientists are trying to understand how and why these colorful patches appear.

When you think of algae, you make picture the greenish film that sometimes develops on ponds and lakes. But you may not know that this marine organism is also cultivated in laboratories for its unique ...

Correction: This post has been updated since it was published on June 15, 2018, to reflect how Royal Dutch Shell and Department of Energy grant was used, the attributes of algae and the uses of algae ...

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WASHINGTON, March 23, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Algae Biomass Organization (ABO), the trade association for the algae industry, today applauded the introduction of the Algae Agriculture Act of 2018 ...

Algae are inevitable when you own a fish tank. With proper planning and preparation, you can ensure algae in a fish tank are kept under control, so this plant doesn’t become an issue for your fish. If ...

Brown algae is a common problem in many fish tanks, especially those that have been recently set up. It’s not dangerous to fish but can turn your beautiful aquarium into an ugly mess. This slimy layer ...