One single protein, one big decision: How brown algae know when to reproduce

Scientists at the Max Planck Institute for Biology have discovered a remarkably streamlined strategy for developmental ...

A beginner’s guide to Iceland’s Blue Lagoon and its restorative waters

Rich in minerals and naturally heated by geothermal energy, the waters of this iconic spa are prized for their healing ...
University of South Florida

USF-engineered material uses sunlight to combat Florida's red tide

What if sunlight could help curb Florida’s red tide? USF researchers have engineered a reusable, light-activated material ...

Urgent warning over shampoo and conditioner that contain chemical

The products have been pulled from sale ...

The sad decline of the River Wye: How clear waters in idyllic countryside turned to smelly sludge

A final humiliation was inflicted on those who love the river in 2023 when its status was downgraded to 'unfavourable declining' by Natural England, the government's environmental advisor.

Toxic algae turned a frozen lake green

Like many bodies of water, Lake Lipno is no stranger to cyanobacteria. The photosynthetic blue-green algae typically ...