08
May
Sensors to monitor red tide off coast of Maine
The devices are on the look out for two particular types of algae that can cause death in humans if consumed.
08
May
Sensors to monitor red tide off coast of Maine
The devices are on the look out for two particular types of algae that can cause death in humans if consumed.
02
Apr
Why Lake Erie is under attack from algae blooms
In the summer of 2011, western Lake Erie turned a noxious green, as a massive algae bloom coated the surface and lapped up in mats along the shore.
19
Mar
Why microalgae is the future of green energy
What’s a problem in backyard pools could be a solution to reducing greenhouse gases through algae streetlights and algae biodiesel.
13
Jan
02
Nov
Will San Diego’s tides glow blue again this year?
Bioluminescent algae caused California’s ocean waters to brightly glow last year. Will the phenomenon repeat itself?
02
Oct
‘Algae Opera’: Singer grows edible algae with her breath
The opera envisions a world in the not-so-distant future of 2060 where algae have become the world’s dominant food source. Is this really music or just an curious commentary?
27
Sep
Algae clogs newly renovated Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool in D.C.
The $34 million renovation took two years and will conserve millions of gallons of water a year, but the improvements have made the famous pool decidedly unreflective.
04
Jan
Did toxic algae inspire frenzy of Hitchcock’s ‘The Birds’?
Birds who consume the algae suffer from confusion, disorientation, scratching, seizures and eventually death.
27
Jul
Algae slick floats toward China’s coast
The large expanse of green algae is floating toward China’s east coast, potentially threatening marine life and the region’s tourism industry. The blooms are typically caused by pollution and suck up huge amounts of oxygen needed by marine wildlife to survive, while leaving a foul stench when they wash up on beaches.
