Oceanography
First time recording a squid that changes color according to the environment
Japanese scientists discovered that squid can change color in a split second to hide in its surroundings, in order to evade predators.
Algae
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Articles about Algae
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Health
The special thing in the unique blue beer mug
A French brewer has used a special ingredient with a natural pigment that turns beer blue.
Photo library
Strange pink, red, orange lake by the hour
Depending on the time of day, the season as well as the amount of cloud cover, the water in Hutt Lagoon will be pink, red, orange...
Conquer Mars
Algae can survive in a Mars-like environment
New research on algae raises hopes for a future where humanity can turn barren Mars into a planet as green as Earth.
New technology
Israel studies electricity production from plants
Israeli scientists have found a way to generate hydrogen from microscopic algae, showing the potential of producing electricity from plants in the future.
Oceanography
Surprised how corals protect themselves from rising sea temperatures
Some corals are creating a 'sunscreen' to protect themselves from rising sea temperatures, a study by scientists at the University of Southampton (UK) said.
Oceanography
What is parrot fish? Why should not eat parrot fish?
Parrot species are sold at some markets in the sea. Recently, forums and online communities have called for not eating this fish for many special reasons.
Environment
Expert helpless, unknown reason 50,000 years old lake turned pink
Lonar lake water in India has changed to pink, scientists and authorities do not know the reason.
Oceanography
Why do some reefs change colors when they are 'stressed'?
Instead of bleaching, some corals tend to change color as ocean temperatures fluctuate. This is a recent mystery that scientists have found out.
Life
Climate change causes snow in Antarctica to turn green
Scientists have discovered that a new ecosystem is forming in Antarctica when high temperatures cause the snow to thaw, creating favorable wet conditions for microalgae…
Health
Using algae to make patches to help heal wounds quickly
The secret of this sticker lies in the material that makes it: pieces of blue-green algae. In initial experiments conducted on the mouse body, the scientists found that…
Oceanography
Spectacular surreal scenes of 'glowing dolphins' under the sea
A photographer has recorded images that are thought to be extremely rare as dolphins glow in the darkness of seawater thanks to bioluminescence.
Biology
Toxic algae blooming on the Arab Sea
Research published today 4/5 shows that global warming is stimulating toxic algae to bloom, disrupting fishing activities of fishermen.
Environment
CO2 capture filter: A groundbreaking idea for the post-carbon industry
In Australia, the country's three largest coal-fired power plants have designed a process of capturing CO2 as input to algae biomass farming systems. This type of algae…
Archeology
The 1 billion-year-old fossil of the oldest plant in the world
The scientists found fossils of a green algae that cover the sea floor, thought to be the ancestors of terrestrial plants that first appeared.