Under the sea, green algae have evolved a clever way to handle too much sunlight. Scientists found that a special pigment ...

Too much sun can ruin photosynthesis, scorching plants and other organisms that depend on capturing sunlight for energy.

Algae blooms in several Kansas lakes remained at toxic levels Friday, and state health officials warn the water should not be touched.

The Rhode Island Department of Health and Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management said it has lifted harmful ...

An algae bloom in the North Fork arm of Lake Oroville has dissipated after several weeks, according to a community update ...

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