A group of scientists has discovered a species of algae that is capable of being selectively bred and could help create a renewable alternative to fossil fuels. Algae has already been used to ...

De Palma-Dow said she’s been getting calls about the NASA photo and explained that green algae is important to the ecosystem and helps support the lake's world-class fishing status.

Editor’s note: The original photos in this story were removed because ... rumors swirled on social media this week of a tidal bloom of glowing algae washing up along the Bolivar Peninsula.