Bionavitas is making a long-term bet on cheap biodiesel from algae. But more promising today is "bioremediation," or using algae to treat polluted waste water. Martin LaMonica is a senior writer ...

Vinegar can be used to get rid of algae in bird baths, but the right method should be used to ensure the health and safety of birds. Vinegar shouldn't be put directly in the bath. Instead, the bird ...

Green patches of algae appearing on your fence can not only look unsightly but also lead to costly replacements if wood rot sets in. Painting over them is a great way to cover them up and spruce up ...

If your patio is currently experiencing an algae problem, you'll be pleased to know that you can banish this slimy substance in just a few simple steps. And once you know how to remove algae from ...

NASA scientists have proposed an ingenious and remarkably resourceful process to produce “clean energy” biofuels, while it cleans waste water, removes carbon dioxide from the air, retains important ...

While industries are racing to reduce their carbon footprint, one is lagging behind: aviation. There may be only a few thousand planes in the air at any given moment, but together they produce two per ...

If you’ve just visited one of the best hotel pools, you may have noticed the clear and perfectly-heated water. What you likely didn't see is any algae or debris. Nice pools demand a deep scrubbing, so ...

The new water-resistant Ultra II’s have a little less oil, because some of it’s been replaced by the massive clouds of algae that have been poisoning a Chinese lake. After a massive explosion of algae ...

Green algae is a familiar sight on outdoor patios at this time of the year, with damp conditions allowing it to thrive. The lingering moisture in the air from the cold and wet autumn weather, coupled ...