Astronauts have captured a "bloody" phenomenon running through some of the Earth's lakes while on board the International Space Station. They took photographs showing bodies of water flowing in red ...

With trending social media discussions and increasing global usage of sea moss in the beauty segment, let's differentiate ...

A massive algae bloom has stained a Siberian glacier blood-red, and Russian scientists warn that the bloom will cause the ice to melt at a faster rate. Tomsk State University (TSU) scientists in ...

Algae (or algal) oil and fish oil are both sources of heart-healthy omega-3 fatty acids. Algae is considered a vegan source of omega-3s, while fish oil is not. Jump to Key Takeaways. Whether you opt ...

Phototropin responds to blue light and regulates starch storage by activating or deactivating PMSK1, a protein that controls starch synthesis. Blue light reduces starch accumulation, while red light ...

Red algae (Rhodophyta) exhibit extensive diversity and represent a critical component of marine ecosystems, as well as offering valuable biotechnological and commercial applications. Advances in ...

Earth has a cow problem. Cow agriculture is one of the largest emitters of climate-warming methane to the atmosphere. But adding a type of red algae known for its methane-inhibiting properties to cow ...

“The inside of the structure that causes the coloration contains a substance that is highly reactive and may act as a feeding repellent to algae-eating fish. Such a repellant is more effective when ...

Scientists might soon be able to forecast when the see is gonna turn red - and don’t worry, it has nothing to do with the apocalypse. For the first time, researchers identified nearly a dozen viruses ...

Some red algae exhibit structural color that gives their growth tips a blue hue and the rest of their bodies including their fruiting structures a white hue. Moreover, since the color-producing ...