Algae
Mystery Algae of No Known Origin Discovered on Hawaii Coral Reef
Scientists say the algae has "tumbleweed-like" growth and smothers entire reefs.
Unusual Pink Snow on Alps Is Being Eaten by Algae
Climate change may make such algal blooms more common, triggering more melting in a feedback loop.
Glyphosate Herbicide Roundup Triggers Loss of Biodiversity Among Algae
Researchers found that while glyphosate "resistance" was seen in some ponds, it came at a cost.
Strange Images of 'Blood Snow' in Antarctica Shared by Scientists
The unusual red coloring can cause snow to melt faster.
Billion-Year-Old Green Seaweed Fossils Discovered by Scientists
The researchers argue that green seaweeds like these are the descendants of all land plants that exist today.
Billion-Year-Old Green Algae Found in China Is the Oldest Ever Discovered
Scientists hope the remains will offer new clues about the emergence of photosynthesising green plants.
Yosemite National Park's Highest Peaks Covered in Pink 'Watermelon Snow'
Not only does the reddish snow have a similar color to watermelon, but it also exhibits a somewhat sweet smell which partially resembles that of the real fruit.
Red Tide: Toxic Algae Grows Off Of Palm Beach County
The red tide algae has caused beach closures in Palm Beach County.
Red Tide Still Smothers Florida as Hurricanes Begin
The looming hurricanes could exacerbate the red tide by increasing nutrient loads in coastal waters.
Florida Red Tide Map, Update:Where Is Toxic Algae?
The red tide poses health risks to both marine wildlife and human beings.
High Red Tide Concentrations Found in Florida County
High levels of red tide algae were found 10 miles off of the shore of Pinellas County this week, officials said.
What Is a Brown Tide? Potential New Food for Red Tide
The brown tide could be a potential new food source for the red tide.
Free Inmate Labor Used for Florida's Red Tide Cleanup
Working without payment to decrease their sentences, inmates in Florida regularly participate in public works projects.
Red Tide Update: County Collects 150 Tons of Dead Fish
150 tons of dead fish have been collected in Manatee County over the last two weeks.
City Battles to Save Fish as Heatwave Kills Thousands
Eighty percent of all fish in Münster's Aasee lake have already died.
Don't Drink the Pond Scum
Most sources of drinking water in the U.S. are vulnerable to contamination from toxic forms of algae, and climate change might be increasing the risk.
Australia's Great Barrier Reef Suffers Mass Bleaching
Two thirds of the coral reef—designated a world heritage site—have been damaged, according to aerial surveys.
Climate Change Killing Great Barrier Reef
Scientists warn it may be too late to save the Great Barrier Reef, which experienced the worst dying off of coral ever recorded in 2016.
Animals or Plants? The Organisms Who Don't Like Labels
Some have been classified animals or flowers, but these creatures aren't so easy to pin down.
Rio 2016: Pool Boy Blunder Blamed for Green Pool
Olympics officials reveal hydrogen peroxide caused the diving pool to turn green.
Algae Suck Up Heat, Help Melt Glaciers
The effect hasn't been included in global climate models.
Can We Save the Algae Biofuel Industry?
Christian Ridley explores ways to rejuvenate the ailing algae biofuel industry.
Marine Neurotoxin More Widespread Than Ever Before
It's showing up in crabs, clams and even fish filets.
Video: Watch an Algae Cell Turn Itself Inside Out
Scientists for the first time have captured this process on film, in 3-D
American Researchers Discover 'Stupidity Virus'
Scientists from Johns Hopkins and the University of Nebraska have located an algal virus which may impair human brain functions