NORTHERN MICHIGAN (WPBN/WGTU) -- An invasive algae has been found in part of the AuSable River. Meteorologist Trevor Roubadeaux explains the potential impact on the ecosystem and how you can prevent ...

Tiny shards of plastic called microplastics are all over the environment and even inside human bodies. Researchers have found a type of bioengineered algae that can clean up these pesky particles.

AUSTIN, Texas — The city of Austin has issued a warning to be on the lookout for blue-green algae in local waterways. Austin Watershed Protection employees have observed the harmful cyanobacteria in ...

Blooms of toxin-producing algae exist in some pristine river systems, it’s a discovery from the Flathead Lake Biological Station that could have implications for Montana rivers and streams. In a ...

The time it takes to grow new skin for burns victims could be improved thanks to a new method of cell cultivation using algae, developed by University of Queensland researchers. Our work shows muscle ...

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. – During the summer, algae in Lake Tahoe is a hot topic. While these tiny organisms are a natural part of Tahoe’s aquatic ecosystem, algae can become a harmful algal bloom, or ...

Chlorella and spirulina are two types of nutrient-dense microalgae used as supplements. There is some evidence that both may support heart health, blood sugar control, and immune function. However, ...

The Florida Department of Health in Osceola County (DOH-Osceola) cautions the public about the presence of harmful blue-green ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. AUSTIN (KXAN) — The presence of potentially toxic blue-green algae has appeared in multiple Austin waterways over the winter and ...

The severe toxic algae bloom that sickened or killed hundreds of marine animals in Los Angeles County — including sea lions and dolphins — appears to be subsiding. That’s according to the Marine ...

CLARK COUNTY, Wash. — George and Elise Pang said their dog, Cedar, was as good as any dog could be. "Cedar was the best dog," said Elise Pang, of their rust-colored Cavapoo. "He was very sweet, loving ...