[Russia] Eastern Siberia is home to the world’s deepest and most ancient freshwater ecosystem, Lake Baikal. This lake and its Continue reading Biological changes dramatically alter world’s oldest, deepest lake
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World’s deepest lake crippled by putrid algae, poaching and pollution
[Russia] Lake Baikal is undergoing its gravest crisis in recent history, experts say, as the government bans the catching of a signature fish Continue reading World’s deepest lake crippled by putrid algae, poaching and pollution
Biodiesel from algae: DAVV scientists master technique
[India] In a landmark scientific achievement, a team of scientists from Devi Ahilya Vishwavidyalaya (DAVV) claimed to have Continue reading Biodiesel from algae: DAVV scientists master technique
Chimps discovered using tools to fish for algae
[Guinea] Chimpanzees in Guinea are regularly using long and robust tools to fish for algae, reveals new research published this month in Continue reading Chimps discovered using tools to fish for algae
Green slime invades world’s deepest lake
[Russia] The world’s deepest lake was long known as one of the most pristine. But in recent years, a bizarre invasion of green slime has taken over areas of Russia’s Lake Baikal, Continue reading Green slime invades world’s deepest lake
Putrid green algae spreads across shores of Lake Baikal
A foul-smelling and slimy green algae is spreading rapidly across Baikal amid fears it could eventually cause damage to the unique eco-system. Experts say the famous stretch of water, which is the world’s deepest freshwater lake, is at threat of contamination from the Continue reading Putrid green algae spreads across shores of Lake Baikal
Algae use same molecular machinery as land plants to respond to a plant hormone
Land-based plants—including the fruits and vegetables in your kitchen—produce and respond to hormones in order to survive. Scientists once believed that hormone signaling machinery only existed in these relatively complex plants. But new research from the University of Maryland shows that some types of freshwater algae can also detect ethylene gas—the same stress hormone found in land plants—and might use these signals to adapt to Continue reading Algae use same molecular machinery as land plants to respond to a plant hormone
Lake Baikal turns into swamp because of alien algae
[Russia] One of the central natural wonders of Russia, Lake Baikal, has recently been a source of troubling news. Every week, Continue reading Lake Baikal turns into swamp because of alien algae