Scientists discovered that some of Earth’s supposed earliest animal fossils were actually giant ancient microbes.…
Browsing: Algae
Algae are a diverse group of photosynthetic organisms found in a variety of environments, ranging from freshwater to marine ecosystems, and even in terrestrial habitats. They can exist as single-celled organisms, like phytoplankton, or form complex multicellular structures, like seaweed. Algae play a critical role in global ecosystems, particularly in aquatic environments, where they serve as the foundational producers in the food chain, generating a significant portion of the Earth’s oxygen. They are extremely diverse, classified into several different groups based on their pigmentation, storage products, and cell wall composition. Algae are not only important for ecological balance but also have commercial value; they are used in food products, fertilizers, pharmaceuticals, and biofuels. The study of algae also helps in monitoring environmental conditions and assessing water quality, as some species are sensitive indicators of pollution and ecological changes.
Machine learning reveals that ocean conditions are increasingly becoming more favorable for macroalgae growth. For…
A hidden rearrangement of ordinary chlorophyll allows certain algae to access light others cannot. Life…
Scientists have identified a marine fungus that was previously unknown and is capable of killing…
Beneath the Arctic’s frozen surface, tiny algae are defying the rules of biology. Their survival…
Researchers show algae can grow in Mars-like atmospheric pressure conditions. If humans are ever to…
The tiny ice inhabitants darken the glacier’s surface, which can accelerate its melting. Glaciers are…
Chlorella vulgaris is a nutrient-dense microalga with sustainability benefits, but researchers stress the need for…
The spread of the Ostreopsis ovata algae is not a cause for concern, but ongoing…
A recent study finds that algae can store nutrients, potentially allowing them to spread across…
A study of Kenya’s Winam Gulf is shedding light on how harmful algal blooms may…
Scientists are studying C. merolae, an alga thriving in Italy’s volcanic Phlegraean Fields, to understand…
An international research team has discovered a new cyanobacteria strain, “Chonkus,” that excels in carbon…
Subsurface phytoplankton biomass is rising in warming oceans, while surface phytoplankton remains unchanged but less…
Algal communities flourish in Lake Erie’s western basin each summer. Scientists are looking to new…
Researchers have decoded the genomic sequence of Zygnema algae, revealing insights into the evolutionary transition…
A common type of ocean algae plays a significant role in producing a massively abundant…
Researchers have found giant viruses on Greenland’s ice that might control the darkening and melting…