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.
Green Algae
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Articles about Green Algae
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Oceanography
Green algae raging in China
Local authorities and residents of Qingdao City, Shandong Province (China) said they are taking every measure to eliminate the blooming green algae that rage on the east…
Biology
Detecting algae can 'eat' cellulose
The flowers need water and light to grow. Even children know that plants use sunlight to gather energy from soil and water.
Environment
The amount of oxygen in the Earth's atmosphere has lost 0.7% without knowing why
Our atmosphere is suffering
Environment
Chinese sea surface is attacked by blue algae
The beaches in Shandong Province, China in the Yellow Sea are turning green due to the rapid growth of seaweed.
Environment
Giant algae in China bulge
The size of giant blue algae on China's east coast increased by more than 50% and it is heading towards Jiangsu province.
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Giant green algae blooms
Water in many lakes in the United States turns green because of algae outbreaks, while China's east coast also suffers a similar situation.
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Video: The threat of blue algae blooms in the rivers and lakes
US authorities are forced to warn people after discovering some lakes and rivers with green algae that contain dangerous toxins.
Cancer
Seaweed helps cure malignant cancer
Scientists have discovered a new compound in algae that has potential anti-cancer properties.