NASA observes Argentina from the International Space Station and detects a gigantic pink heart nearly 10 kilometers wide, whose color does not have as romantic an origin as it seemsA stunning heart-shaped pink lake in Argentina, captured from space, reveals a fascinating scientific story. This vibrant hue is due to sal...
What is Blood Rain? How does it form, why red-coloured rain occurs in war zones, and is it dangerous?Blood rain meaning: "Blood rain," a phenomenon where rain appears red, is often misunderstood during wartime. This natural occurrence is ca...
Blood Falls Antarctica mystery solved: Scientists have finally discovered the reason behind the red water fallsA startling red waterfall, Blood Falls, flows in Antarctica's McMurdo Dry Valleys. Scientists have uncovered its secret. The crimson color ...
Something dark is growing on Greenland's ice. And melting it faster.Algae blooms are accelerating Greenland's ice melt, contributing significantly to runoff in the rapidly warming Arctic. Wind-blown dust car...
Tuju in Sao PauloTuju restaurant has reopened after a three-year break. The pandemic had forced its closure. Chef Ivan Ralston and Katherina Cordas have rei...
World sees 'severe' coral bleaching event: US agencyThe US NOAA reported a major coral bleaching event caused by warming oceans and climate change, with 2023 being the hottest year on record....
World in grip of new major coral bleaching event, reefs at riskThe consequences of coral bleaching are far-reaching, affecting not only the health of oceans but also the livelihoods of people, food secu...
Why did Lonar lake turn pink? Experts say 'Haloarchaea' microbes could be the reasonThe colour of the lake water has not only surprised locals, but also nature enthusiasts.
Marine red algae may hold key to preventing spread of COVID-19: Reliance researchersMarine red algae may hold key to prevent spread of coronavirus as biocompatible compounds extracted from them can be used as a coating mate...
Bright pink, deep purple, blood red: A look at the world's oldest colours discoveredScientists have discovered the oldest colours in the geological record.
Off Goa’s coast, India’s hidden coral gemAbout 18,000 years ago, there were coral reefs along the west coast of India. These were lost after sea levels began rising rapidly followi...
Photosynthesis began 1.25 billion years ago on Earth: StudyThe world's oldest algae fossils are a billion years old, according to a study which found that the basis for photosynthesis in today's pla...
Photosynthesis began 1.25 billion years ago on Earth: studyThe study may resolve a long-standing mystery over the age of the fossilised algae, Bangiomorpha pubescens, which were first discovered in ...
NASA-funded company to produce oxygen on Mars using bacteriaThe organisms would use Mars' ample supply of regolith as fuel, and may even serve a dual purpose in removing nitrogen from the Martian soi...
China's offshore waters heavily polluted: reportMarine disasters such as red tides and green algae also impacted larger sea areas in 2014 than in 2013, the report said.
- When nature meets tech: Online expo to spread awareness on algae
V Dakshinamurthy began to explore the colourful world of algae (seaweed) along the east coast when he was a botany student in 2003
- Japan lifts ban on lobster shipments
Japan has lifted a ban on imports of North American lobster that had been linked to a misunderstanding over safety, industry officials said...