Harmful algae blooms have been rapidly producing in a place previously too cold to host the toxin: the Arctic.

Leiden researchers have discovered an enzyme that helps bacteria feed on everyday plastics. This common enzyme could play a ...

Researchers estimate the closures lead to millions lost in potential economic activity each summer. Federal budget cuts could ...

An engineer @UHouston has developed a way to turn bacterial cellulose — a biodegradable material — into a multifunctional ...

Models and celebrities showed off looks that included bioluminescent algae and a live crow at Paris couture week as renowned ...

Researchers show algae can grow in Mars-like atmospheric pressure conditions. If humans are ever to establish permanent settlements beyond Earth, they will need to build habitable structures. However, ...

Swimming in contaminated water, the report authors warned, can cause gastrointestinal illnesses, respiratory diseases, ear ...

It’s the time of year to start checking Vermont’s waters for cyanobacteria blooms before you swim, play, or bring your pets, so you can have fun in the ...

By spinning bacteria in a controlled flow, scientists produce aligned cellulose sheets with tensile strength over 500 MPa.

Coral bleaching isn’t just an ocean crisis. Here’s how the global event endangers food security, local jobs—and the land ...

Photosystem II (PSII) is the only biological machine capable of splitting water into oxygen using sunlight. It plays a ...