Red algae use structural color not just for looks but for protection. Reflective structures signal potential toxicity, ...

The State of the World’s Seaweeds report shows that these organisms are a vital part of our planet, forming habitats that are ...

Some red algae exhibit structural color that gives their growth tips a blue hue and the rest of their bodies, including their ...

Seaweed, a type of algae that has been around ... heat and causes it to melt faster," Khan explained. Khan found that red algae absorbs 20% more solar energy than clean snow, while green algae ...