Sunlight is the energy source for photosynthesis. But a new discovery finds that cyanobacteria, or blue-green algae, can grow in near-infrared light. Most life on Earth - plants, algae, and even some ...

Scientists have discovered the gene that enables marine algae to make a unique type of chlorophyll. They successfully implanted this gene in a land plant, paving the way for better crop yields on less ...

Thanks to a recent discovery regarding marine algae, scientists have developed crop plants that absorb a fuller spectrum of sunlight, resulting in better growth. The finding could also lead to ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Chlorella is an incredibly nutritious freshwater algae that is native to Japan and Taiwan. Chlorella benefits have long been known ...

Algae and plants are similar but not quite the same. Their structures are very different, for example: plants have stems, roots, flowers, and fruits, while algae do not. And where plants are always ...

Quick Take Eastern Emerald Elysia rely on the algae Vaucheria litorea to complete its development. The sea slug retains ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. The recreation haven West Point Lake suffered a dramatic spike in algae in 2023, triggering concern among scientists and water ...

Algae is already commonly used in cosmetics, skin care, and a bunch of other industries as a thickening agent. But now, certain types of algae—like spirulina—are being treated like trendy ingredients ...

Photosynthesis, the process by which some organisms convert sunlight into chemical energy, is well known. But, it is a complex phenomenon, which involves a myriad of proteins. The molecule Chl f, a ...

Patricia L. Foster receives funding from the US Army Research Office. She is a member of the American Association for the Advancement of Science, Union of Concerned Scientists and Concerned Scientists ...

The recreation haven West Point Lake suffered a dramatic spike in algae in 2023, triggering concern among scientists and water policy experts. The record-breaking amount of algae — it was the worst ...