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Algae

Members of a group of mostly aquatic, photosynthetic organisms, algae provide much of Earth's oxygen, serve as the food base for almost all aquatic life, and provide foods and industrial products, including petroleum products.

Algae can be used to reduce pollution (greenhouse gases). Scientists and experts have been working to use algae to transform the world's energy needs and slow climate change. (Source: Britannica Online Encyclopedia, USA Today / Photo: Flickr)

Articles about Algae

Algae-powered apartment complex blooms in Hamburg

Thu, Apr 11 2013 at 2:32 PM

BIQ House, a 15-unit net-zero energy apartment complex clad with an algae-filled bio-adaptive shell, is completed in Hamburg, Germany, as part of the International Building Exhibition.
Why Lake Erie is under attack from algae blooms

Mon, Apr 01 2013 at 3:30 PM

In the summer of 2011, western Lake Erie turned a noxious green, as a massive algae bloom coated the surface and lapped up in mats along the shore.
Why is half of the Great Salt Lake pink?

Wed, Jan 30 2013 at 3:20 PM

The difference in color between the northern and southern halves of Utah's Great Salt Lake are clear as day. But what causes that pink hue?
Will San Diego's tides glow blue again this year?

Thu, Nov 01 2012 at 2:44 PM

Bioluminescent algae caused ocean waves on the California coast to glow brightly last year. Scientists wonder if the beautiful phenomenon will return.
ASU receives $15 million for algae alternative fuel research

Wed, Oct 10 2012 at 2:07 PM

The $15 million U.S. Department of Energy grant was awarded to the Algae Testbed Public-Private Partnership at Arizona State University.
'Algae Opera': Singer grows edible algae with her breath

Tue, Oct 02 2012 at 12:27 PM

The opera envisions a world in the not-so-distant future of 2060 where algae have become the world's dominant food source. Is this really music or just an curious commentary?
Algae clogs newly renovated Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool in D.C.

Thu, Sep 27 2012 at 10:35 AM

The $34 million renovation took two years and will conserve millions of gallons of water a year, but the improvements have made the famous pool decidedly unreflective.
D.C.'s reflecting pool is full of algae after $34 million renovation

Thu, Sep 27 2012 at 9:36 AM

Video: The Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool reopened to the public at the end of August, after an almost 2-year renovation costing $34 million. After being recently filled back up with water, it is now full of algae. Ironically, the new pool was inte
Brazil to build first algae-based biofuel plant

Thu, Jul 19 2012 at 4:40 PM

The factory will produce 1.2 million liters of algae-based biofuel annually.
Weather changes mean more dead zones for Lake Erie

Thu, Oct 27 2011 at 3:53 PM

The lake has the highest levels of phosphorous contamination in 40 years, creating ideal conditions for algae blooms.

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Algae

Articles about Algae

Algae-powered apartment complex blooms in Hamburg

Why Lake Erie is under attack from algae blooms

Why is half of the Great Salt Lake pink?

Will San Diego's tides glow blue again this year?

ASU receives $15 million for algae alternative fuel research

'Algae Opera': Singer grows edible algae with her breath

Algae clogs newly renovated Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool in D.C.

D.C.'s reflecting pool is full of algae after $34 million renovation

Brazil to build first algae-based biofuel plant

Weather changes mean more dead zones for Lake Erie

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