Under the sea, green algae have evolved a clever way to handle too much sunlight. Scientists found that a special pigment called siphonein acts like a natural sun shield, protecting the algae’s ...

Snow isn't always white; algae can make it look green, red, or orange, and scientists are trying to understand how and why these colorful patches appear. Quick question. What color is snow? If you ...

As a kid, you probably remember the brown bottle your parents pulled out every time you skinned your knee. A little dab of hydrogen peroxide made things better. Hydrogen peroxide is used as an ...

Snow and ice can damage paved surfaces, leading to frost heaves and potholes. These become potential hazards for drivers and pedestrians and are expensive to fix. Now, researchers propose in ACS ...

Algae oil is a plant-based source of omega-3s, making it a good option for vegetarians and vegans. Fish oil contains both DHA and EPA, but algae oil typically has more DHA and little to no EPA. Algae ...

Whopping cough cases in the United States reached levels in 2025 far higher than before and during the Covid-19 pandemic. But social media posts recommending hydrogen peroxide as a remedy are ...

Sunlight, water, and air may soon replace fossil-fuel-driven chemistry in producing hydrogen peroxide, one of the world’s most essential industrial molecules. Cornell researchers have unveiled a solar ...

Mitochondrial Quality Control (MQC) is the core mechanism for ensuring mitochondrial quality and maintaining cellular function. Marine algae and their bioactive compounds represent a huge treasure ...

Algae oil is far less known than olive oil — the famously healthy Mediterranean diet star — but it’s getting increased attention for its own health benefits, taste and versatility. The cooking oil has ...

A TikTok user recently caught wind of an all-natural cleaning technique and decided to test it herself. She shared the results with her TikTok followers so they would know exactly how effective this ...

When Nara Smith launched her debut product in late October — a garlic-yuzu algae cooking oil made in partnership with Algae Cooking Club — it sold out in just over 24 hours. By the end of the week, ...

Algae holds great promise. Whether it’s macroalgae (think seaweed found on beaches) or microalgae (such as spirulina from freshwater ponds), these plant-like organisms are abundant, nutritious and ...