Cyanobacteria

Harmful algal blooms (HABs) are a threat to public health everywhere, and a threat to the fishing industry along the west coast. A new study shows the potential for predicting HABs in ocean water, but there are big hurdles before it could be used in a place like Idaho's freshwater ecosystems.

Summer is in full bloom, but there’s one particular bloom this season you should know about to keep you and your pets safe.

Mix gelatin, sand and cyanobacteria and what do you get? A solid building material with a low carbon footprint.Researchers from the University of…