algae

Fashion

It’s Alive! Iris Van Herpen’s Latest Innovation? A Dress Made From 125 Million Bioluminescent Algae

As fittings were underway on Saturday, Van Herpen and her latest collaborator, Chris Bellamy, gave Vogue a preview of the…

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Science

New study reveals how competition between algae is transforming the Gulf of Maine

As the ocean warms across its temperate regions, kelp forests are collapsing and turf algae species are taking over. This…

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Controlling starch levels in algae could have biotechnology and sustainability benefits

High-starch algae are important in biofuel production, as a feed supplement in agriculture and as an efficient way to bind…

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Tracking algae species interactions to help predict harmful algae blooms

Harmful algal blooms, sometimes called HABs, occur when algae grow out of control. Algae are photosynthetic organisms that mostly live…

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How tiny algae shaped the evolution of giant clams

Giant clams, some of the largest mollusks on Earth, have long fascinated scientists. These impressive creatures can grow up to…

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