Marine creatures house contraband structures in special organelles, which the animal raids for food in times of need.

The team has named these sacs “kleptosomes.” These membrane-bound compartments protect the chloroplasts and keep them ...

Other plants, like maize and sugarcane, use a slightly more efficient version called C4 photosynthesis. It’s all about adapting to different climates and making the most of the resources available.

A number of Minnesota cities have reported blue-green algae blooms this summer, causing the temporary closing of some beaches ...

If humans are ever going to live beyond Earth, they'll need to construct habitats. But transporting enough industrial ...

The experiments show a real chance of creating self-sufficient, closed-loop living spaces using shelters made from ...

In some cases, exposure to blue-algae can be fatal. Sean McCormack, Head Vet at Tails explains how to identify blue-green algae and why it’s so dangerous.

A “watch” status, like the one for Clinton, means that a HAB is possible and may be present. During a watch, signage should be posted at all public access locations, according to the release.

Harmful Algae Blooms (HAB) may look like foam, scum or paint floating on the water and be colored blue, bright green, brown or red.

Blue-green algae, also known as harmful algal blooms, can look like foam, paint, or scum on the water and appear in shades of blue, green, brown or red. The toxins they produce can be dangerous if ...

A study in Geology presents evidence that subduction can spread like a contagion, jumping from one oceanic plate to another — a hypothesis previously difficult to prove.