Algae
Algae: is a diverse group of photosynthetic eukaryotic organisms that contain chlorophyll but lack stems, roots, leaves, or vascular tissue. This large group of nonflowering plants can range from microscopic (microalgae), to large seaweeds (macroalgae), such as giant kelp. Algae can be found everywhere on the planet and are very diverse.
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AUG 05, 2022
Plants & Animals
AUG 05, 2022
Here’s a little good news for the day: certain areas of the Great Barrier Reef have the highest amount of coral co
...
Written By:
Ryan Vingum
JUL 18, 2022
Chemistry & Physics
JUL 18, 2022
A recent study from the Singapore Centre for Environmental Life Sciences Engineering (SCELSE) at Nanyang Technological U
...
Written By:
Laurence Tognetti, MSc
JUL 15, 2022
Technology
JUL 15, 2022
Developed over millions over years, photosynthesis is a trademark process plants use to thrive and survive. Using sunlig
...
Written By:
Ryan Vingum
JUN 30, 2022
Chemistry & Physics
JUN 30, 2022
Rising temperatures in Antarctica could endanger the only insect native to the frozen continent. Researchers at the Univ
...
Written By:
Hannah Daniel
JUN 25, 2022
Health & Medicine
JUN 25, 2022
The National Institute of Health published its tips for water safety in the NIH News in Health June issue. This month&rs
...
Written By:
Alexandria Bass
JUN 04, 2022
Drug Discovery & Development
JUN 04, 2022
Around 3g of omega-3 fatty acids taken on a daily basis may be the optimal dose for lowering blood pressure. The corresp
...
Written By:
Annie Lennon
MAY 25, 2022
Technology
MAY 25, 2022
Algae are a key part of our ecosystem, as they literally create oxygen through photosynthesis (the process of using ligh
...
Written By:
Laurence Tognetti, MSc
MAY 06, 2022
Chemistry & Physics
MAY 06, 2022
Researchers are starting to understand the reason why coral bleaches when exposed to chemicals from common sunscreens. O
...
Written By:
Hannah Daniel
APR 07, 2022
Cannabis Sciences
APR 07, 2022
A recent study published in Journal of American Medical Association measured fine particulate matter levels from social
...
Written By:
Kerry Charron
MAR 17, 2022
Microbiology
MAR 17, 2022
There are many spectacular little machines in nature, like the injection systems found on some bacterial cells. Some mic
...
Written By:
Carmen Leitch
MAR 15, 2022
Microbiology
MAR 15, 2022
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...
Written By:
Carmen Leitch
DEC 31, 2021
Earth & The Environment
DEC 31, 2021
Light pollution is a newly recognized source of pollution with many complexities. What is light pollution to one person
...
Written By:
Samantha Lott
DEC 21, 2021
Plants & Animals
DEC 21, 2021
Scientists were surprised to find an area deep underneath Antarctica's ice shelves teeming with life. Researchers have r
...
Written By:
Carmen Leitch
OCT 17, 2021
Microbiology
OCT 17, 2021
The world is full of microorganisms. Luckily, most pose no threat to us. But some harmless bacteria have the potential t
...
Written By:
Carmen Leitch
OCT 13, 2021
Earth & The Environment
OCT 13, 2021
Harmful algal blooms, or HABs, are a common summertime nuisance for people that live near fresh or saltwater all over th
...
Written By:
Samantha Lott
SEP 24, 2021
Earth & The Environment
SEP 24, 2021
A recent study published in One Earth on Sep. 17 paints a poor picture for the state of the world’s coral reefs. L
...
Written By:
Matthew Lundy
AUG 08, 2021
Earth & The Environment
AUG 08, 2021
According to a new study published in Nature Communications last January, life in the waters of the Arctic Oce
...
Written By:
Matthew Lundy
AUG 06, 2021
Earth & The Environment
AUG 06, 2021
Caffeine is one of the most widely consumed psychoactive drugs in the world. Approximately sixty plant species produce c
...
Written By:
Samantha Lott
JUL 12, 2021
Genetics & Genomics
JUL 12, 2021
Scientists have been developing gene therapies that can help restore vision that's lost due to a problem with a gene
...
Written By:
Carmen Leitch
JUN 21, 2021
Space & Astronomy
JUN 21, 2021
An international team led by researchers from the University of Bern in Switzerland and the National Centre of Competenc
...
Written By:
Annie Lennon
MAY 23, 2021
Microbiology
MAY 23, 2021
In the world of microbes, organisms like viruses and bacteria get a lot of attention. But researchers are beginning to s
...
Written By:
Carmen Leitch
MAY 18, 2021
Plants & Animals
MAY 18, 2021
It's estimated that two billion people don't have access to reliable sources of nutritious food - they are food insecure
...
Written By:
Carmen Leitch
MAY 07, 2021
Space & Astronomy
MAY 07, 2021
While experts agree that most life on Earth would not be able to survive on Mars, NASA researchers have previously sugge
...
Written By:
Annie Lennon
MAY 06, 2021
Chemistry & Physics
MAY 06, 2021
A study published in the journal Advanced Functional Materials highlights a new bioprinting technique that can be u
...
Written By:
Kathryn DeMuth Sullivan