In an experiment simulating harsh Martian conditions, including X-ray radiation, scientists discovered that certain lichens ...

Contamination fuels algae blooms and wreaks havoc. Our investigation pinpointed alarming chemical levels in nearly 1 in 4 ...

In the waters off Iwo Jima, a volcanic island in Japan’s Satsuma archipelago, the sea has a distinct green tint. It’s not ...

Not only has the recent toxic algae bloom led to a sweeping surge in sick animals at the nonprofit rescue center in San Pedro ...

Too many nutrients can cause microscopic marine algae to grow out of control with harmful effects on animals and people ...

The revived organisms resumed their biological activities as if they hadn't been without oxygen and light for thousands of ...

Scientists have revived 7,000-year-old algae from Baltic Sea sediments, pushing the limits of resurrection ecology.

For the first time, researchers have demonstrated that certain lichen species can survive Mars-like conditions, including exposure to ionising radiation, while maintaining a metabolically active state ...

The adoption of algae oil supplements has grown in popularity lately, largely attributed to the abundance of health advantages they provide. Algae oil is packed with omega-3 fatty acids ...

Also known as harmful algae blooms, red tides — the massive growth of algae that is tied to multiple organisms — are driven by wind and water currents, nutrients that run into the water ...

We studied the water under the microscope and extracted DNA for genetic analysis. Single-celled, microbial algae occur naturally in seawater all over the world. They are also called phytoplankton ...