Chonkus, a mutant strain of cyanobacteria seen here in a microscopy image, contains large white spots that appear to be carbon-dense granules. Those granules may explain why the cyanobacterium grows ...

Over the past two seasons, the NCA has trialled the use of “ultrasonic pontoons” to control the growth of blue-green algae.

The quality of New York’s drinking water—and the complex system that delivers it to each New Yorker’s tap—has long been a ...

Rat liver cells can also secrete the proteins (growth factors) needed for muscle cell growth, providing a serum alternative ...

Unofficial results show voters approved propositions for a traffic-calming measure in East Hampton and removal of toxins from ...

Late summer and early fall brought a burst of harmful algal blooms (HABs) for days on end throughout Owasco Lake and our ...

Billions of years ago, Earth was home to extreme environments, including intense UV radiation, frequent volcanic eruptions, and very high concentrations of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere. Yet, under ...

On Tuesday, voters in St. Albans helped take a crucial step toward securing a greener future. "Water quality, especially as ...

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, algae and cyanobacteria in water can "bloom" in the right ...

After years of protests, court battles and even picketing, Klamath tribes are able to return to a restored river.