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 ...

Have scientists found a cancer-fighting algae that kills 90% of cancerous cells? Yes, and no. As the video explains, scientists have used the algae to successfully fight cancer, but what kills the ...

The first-place winner of the 2025 Nikon Small World in Motion Video Competition captures a self-pollinating flower. Jay McClellan via Nikon Small World in Motion Video Competition Nikon has revealed ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. A video posted online of two orcas circling in an algae-infested pool in southern France has brought a fresh wave of worldwide ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. What is blue-green algae? Why can it be harmful to humans or pets? This 1:14-minute video answers these questions.

Algae can be a double-edged sword. Increased human activity and climate change have caused a rise in algal blooms, or explosions of algae populations, in water bodies around the world—sometimes ...

Giant clams, some of the largest mollusks on Earth, have long fascinated scientists. These impressive creatures can grow up to 4.5 feet in length and weigh over 700 pounds, making them icons of ...