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 ...

Unlike the Japanese, cleaning is not an enjoyable activity for most Americans. Many people are busy with work, have kids to take care of, and are also expected to show up for a couple of friends.

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 ...

I've never been a fan of cleaning the bathroom (but really, who is?), so one of the best purchases I ever made was an electric scrub brush. These handy tools feature spinning brush heads that provide ...

A beach in Melbourne, Australia has been bathed in an “ethereal glow” at nighttime this week thanks to bioluminescent algae adding a shimmering, electric blue hue to the water and sand. Richard Pensak ...

The glassy waters of Hazelwood Lake, in northern Ontario, shatter as a plankton net crashes through the surface. Nathan Wilson, a doctoral candidate with Lakehead University’s environmental and ...

A number of Minnesota cities have reported blue-green algae blooms this summer, causing the temporary closing of some beaches. Blue-green algae is bacteria that can be toxic for both humans and pets. ...

Gregory J. Dick receives funding for harmful algal bloom research from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, the National Science Foundation, the United States Geological Survey, and ...

When summer hits and the pool becomes the centerpiece of your home's outdoor activities, maintaining crystal-clear water is essential. Fortunately, smart technology has made pool maintenance ...

When I first moved into my rental house, it became abundantly clear that my landlord and I have different definitions of "professionally clean." After driving the 10 hour trek to Indiana from Kansas ...

It was one of the largest, longest and most lethal harmful algae blooms in Southern California's recorded history, claiming the lives of hundreds of dolphins and sea lions between Baja California and ...