Skip to main content

Algae

Microalgae use their light-sensing ‘eyes’ to navigate ocean depths
Phytoplankton
Microalgae use their light-sensing ‘eyes’ to navigate ocean depthsScience

Microalgae use their light-sensing ‘eyes’ to navigate ocean depths

The tiny phytoplankton that drive oxygen production and carbon storage in Earth's oceans are revealing how they navigate their ever-changing underwater world. Diatoms are unicellular…
Muser NewsDeskMuser NewsDeskDecember 19, 2024 Full article
Hidden genomic evolution of brown algae uncovered
Hidden genomic evolution of brown algae uncoveredNewsScience

Hidden genomic evolution of brown algae uncovered

Brown algae, an essential component of marine ecosystems, play a pivotal role in maintaining coastal habitats, supporting biodiversity, and combating climate change through carbon sequestration.…
Muser NewsDeskMuser NewsDeskDecember 19, 2024 Full article
Unraveling the mystery behind Botswana’s elephant deaths with remote sensing
Unraveling the mystery behind Botswana’s elephant deaths with remote sensingClimate

Unraveling the mystery behind Botswana’s elephant deaths with remote sensing

The 2020 deaths of 350 African elephants in Botswana drew worldwide attention, sparking debate over the potential role of cyanotoxins in water sources as a…
SourceSourceNovember 30, 2024 Full article
Climate Science Digest: November 8, 2024
Climate Science Digest: November 8, 2024Science

Climate Science Digest: November 8, 2024

Unexpected measurements from ‘lost’ Seaglider reveal warming impact on Antarctic ice shelf Gillian Damerell (formerly UEA) preparing to deploy the Seaglider Marlin with the Ross…
Muser NewsDeskMuser NewsDeskNovember 8, 2024 Full article
Discovery of new cyanobacteria strain could advance carbon sequestration
Discovery of new cyanobacteria strain could advance carbon sequestrationClimate

Discovery of new cyanobacteria strain could advance carbon sequestration

A novel cyanobacteria strain has been discovered that could hold immense potential in addressing the global carbon crisis. Identified by researchers from the United States…
Adrian AlexandreAdrian AlexandreOctober 30, 2024 Full article
Warming oceans see growth of hidden phytoplankton forest
Warming oceans see growth of hidden phytoplankton forestScience

Warming oceans see growth of hidden phytoplankton forest

As oceans warm, a hidden world of phytoplankton is flourishing beneath the surface, according to new research. These microscopic organisms, vital for life on Earth,…
Adrian AlexandreAdrian AlexandreSeptember 25, 2024 Full article
Will climate change turn the Arctic green?
Will climate change turn the Arctic green?Climate

Will climate change turn the Arctic green?

By European Space Agency The Arctic is in the hotseat of climate change, warming four times faster than anywhere else on Earth. Already, the Arctic…
SourceSourceJune 19, 2024 Full article
New discovery reveals unexpected ocean algae help cool the Earth
New discovery reveals unexpected ocean algae help cool the EarthClimateScience

New discovery reveals unexpected ocean algae help cool the Earth

By University of East Anglia A common type of ocean algae plays a significant role in producing a massively abundant compound that helps cool the…
SourceSourceJune 11, 2024 Full article