Time-lapse of algae growing in water. We poured pond water in a glass container and added a small piece of algae into it. The ...

Specifically, scientists have worked with “exosomes” — tiny biological mail trucks that stem cells dispatch to tell neighbors ...

Arctic sea ice is frequently mentioned as if it shuts down life, but it actually does something far quieter. Microscopic ...

By Vijay Kumar Malesu From high-quality protein to omega-3s and antioxidants, algae emerge as a promising but carefully ...

"We may witness similar surprises more frequently in the future,” said hydrobiologist Petr Znachor in a statement.

The principle of centrifugal separation is ancient, but its modern industrial application is a feat of precision engineering.

Microalgae‑based architecture could soon come to Western Australia. A team from Murdoch University is ...

Microscopic ocean algae produce a huge share of Earth’s oxygen—but they need iron to do it. New field research shows that when iron is scarce, phytoplankton waste energy and photosynthesis falters.

The rise in Earth's overall temperatures paired with fertilizer runoff is making for ideal growing conditions. Good for ...

"Got it!" a shout rang out as a drone-deployed anchor hook successfully snagged the cable of a submerged mooring system. Members of the expedition team on the ship rushed to the stern, hauling the ...

Nikon’s Small World in Motion competition offers a unique window into life under a microscope. A tardigrade, colloquially known as water bears, move around a volvox algae colony. Tardigrades are water ...

Researchers have consistently tracked a recurring bloom near Antarctica that reliably appears each summer, yet varies ...