Less Algae Gives Lake Tahoe Its Blue Color
New research from UC Davis and NASA reveals that the blueness of Lake Tahoe is controlled by algal concentration, which in turn is driven by…
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Ancient Algae Found in Mountaintop Glacier in Peru
A newly published study reveals the remains of tiny creatures found deep inside a mountaintop glacier in Peru, providing clues to the local landscape from…
Scientists Pinpoint Lowest Temperature Limit for Life on Earth
In a new study, scientists reveal that -20°C is the lowest temperature at which simple life can live and grow on Earth. The study, which…
South Korean Rivers Hit By Algal Blooms, Dam Project Blamed
Algal blooms are currently choking up several rivers in South Korea. Environmentalists blame The Four Major Rivers Restoration Project, which was completed last October at…
Carbon Increases Oil Production from Algae
By feeding algae more carbon, scientists at the Brookhaven National Laboratory increased the microbes’ overall metabolism, resulting in increased oil production as the organisms continued…
Engineered Algae to Produce Potential Candidates for Malaria Vaccine
In an effort to prevent the transmission of malaria, UC San Diego biologists have engineered algae to produce potential candidates for a vaccine that would…
NASA Explores OMEGA System for Alternative Aviation Fuels
In an effort to create an alternative way to produce aviation fuels, NASA is exploring the Offshore Membrane Enclosures for Growing Algae method for biofuel….