The recent algae bloom in the National Mall's Reflecting Pool highlights a common issue with these diverse, photosynthetic organisms. While often a nuisance, especially toxic cyanobacteria, algae are ...

Under the sea, green algae have evolved a clever way to handle too much sunlight. Scientists found that a special pigment called siphonein acts like a natural sun shield, protecting the algae’s ...

A study at the University of Cordoba shows how algae produce auxin, a plant hormone, opening a path of communication with bacteria to generate synergies that could benefit agricultural production ...

Researchers at the Donald Danforth Plant Science Center have solved a long-standing mystery of how a model green microalga reorganizes its central metabolism to supercharge growth when given access to ...

Scientists thought dead plant material was primarily powering the Everglades. Algae says not so fast.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. It's a hot summer day and the sun is bright—perfect weather for taking a dip in your pool. You venture out to the backyard to ...

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. Quick question. What color is snow? If you ...

Giant clams, some of the largest mollusks on Earth, have long fascinated scientists. These impressive creatures can grow up to 4.5 feet in length and weigh over 700 pounds, making them icons of ...

Dear Mr. President, Greetings from Florida, your adopted home state and the place where you seem to go golfing every week or ...

This trick can keep your bird bath algae-free from Spring to Fall. A bird bath is a social hub during the warmer months. You can see all kinds of bird species if you play your cards right. Birds ...

Just in time for America's 250th birthday, the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool received a new paint job. But days after the pool was refilled, an unwelcome green sludge began taking over the new blue ...

President Donald Trump’s more than $14 million Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool renovation was completed just over a week ago, with its more than 300,000 square feet refilled with 6.5 million gallons ...