Although photosynthesis by algae is a key part of the symbiotic relationship it is not required to initiate symbiosis. The discovery adds to the little-understood relationship between cnidarians and ...

Plants are rockstars when it comes to creating their own sustainable energy with just three simple ingredients — water, CO2, and sunlight — but scientists now have a plan to turbo-charge this ...

Gas bubbles released by marine algae during photosynthesis produce sound whose intensity correlates with the degree of algal cover on coral reefs, according to a new study. Gas bubbles released by ...

Harvesting biofuel from algae is effective, but not yet practical. A UB-led research project — funded by a $2 million U.S. Department of Energy grant — is tackling this problem using polyculture ...

Researchers at the University of Cambridge have developed a new fuel cell that is powered by algae, and that is five times more efficient than existing models that use microscopic plants and algae.

It isn't easy being green. It takes thousands of genes to build the photosynthetic machinery that plants need to harness sunlight for growth. And yet, researchers don't know exactly how these genes ...

The state of Queensland in the north east of Australia is renowned for its iconic beaches, dedicated surfers, and stunning ecosystems such as the Great Barrier Reef. But Noosaville, one-hour drive ...

Corals are keystone species for reef and marine ecosystems but coral bleaching due to climate change and ocean warming is killing them. A new open access study by researchers at the University of ...