Scientists have uncovered over 200 new giant viruses lurking in ocean waters that not only help shape marine ecosystems but also manipulate photosynthesis in algae. These massive viruses once nearly ...

The next time you breathe, consider this: Photosynthesis of algae, powered by iron dust in the ocean, made it possible. Now, a Rutgers University study published in the Proceedings of the National ...

Photosynthesis can take place in nature even at extremely low light levels. This is the result of a study that investigated the development of Arctic microalgae at the end of the polar night. The ...

Coccolithophores are a type of single-celled microalgae that fix CO 2 into organic matter and precipitate calcium carbonate, profoundly shaping ocean optics, carbon export, and long-term carbon ...

A new scientific study shows that plants on land have been absorbing more carbon from the air since 2003. This can be seen as a positive trend for the planet. However, the ocean is struggling with ...

For generations, we’ve been taught a simple rule: oxygen comes from sunlight. Plants, algae, and microscopic phytoplankton use light to power photosynthesis, releasing the oxygen that fills our ...