NASA satellites reveal swirling green algae in South Africa’s Hartbeespoort Dam. These blooms indicate nutrient pollution, ...

Scientists aim to reclaim thousands of hectares of desert using cyanobacteria that can stabilise sand and create foundation ...

The cyanobacteria-based crust can withstand winds of 22mph, it is slated to reclaim up to 6,667 hectares in Ningxia over the ...

While filamentous algae blooms are creating a significant shift in the ecosystem structure of western rivers, researchers see ...

Green, murky water can signal more than an eyesore. Certain blooms raise safety concerns for swimmers, pets, and homeowners ...

After the past 12 months, anyone in the agriculture and environment sphere could be forgiven for feeling a little blue. The ...

Snow isn't always white; algae can make it look green, red, or orange, and scientists are trying to understand how and why these colorful patches appear.

LAKE GENEVA, Wis. (CBS) -- Anyone heading up to Geneva Lake in Wisconsin should be advised—as state health officials are testing the water for blue-green algae. The Geneva Lake Environmental Agency, a ...

On clear days in Hartbeespoort, South Africa, satellite images often reveal a reservoir with shades of deep blue interrupted ...

Florida's Lake Okeechobee is already half full with toxic algae, and the bloom will only grow. Fumes from the algae can cause several health complications, like lung infections. Climate warming and ...

Chinese researchers are working on a massive geoengineering project of “artificial crusting.” They are using vast amounts of ...

Have you ever seen brown or green goo floating on a river or in the ocean? Or have you noticed how the walls of a fish tank sometimes turn green and slimy? These are all examples of algae—but there is ...