Single-celled algae in the ocean known as coccolithophores play an important role in the marine carbon cycle when they take ...
From dog sleds to horse-drawn carts, animals have been pulling vehicles for thousands of years. Now, scientists at the University of Tokyo have made what might be the smallest version ever, designing ...
From freshwater ponds to clear coastal waters, single-celled algae play a vital role in sustaining life on Earth. Courtesy David R. Nelson, NYU Abu Dhabi. From freshwater ponds to clear coastal waters ...
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Scientists turn tiny algae-powered robots into Olympic athletes with magnet control
The scientists discovered that adding a magnetic coating to green algae micro-swimmers had minimal impact on their swimming ability. The algae — using a breast-stroke motion with their flagella — ...
On clear days in Hartbeespoort, South Africa, satellite images often reveal a reservoir with shades of deep blue interrupted ...
Japanese researchers have achieved a breakthrough by inserting energy-generating chloroplasts from algae into hamster cells, allowing these animal cells to photosynthesize. Previously, it was believed ...
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