The weather is warming up (at least in the Northern Hemisphere). There is nothing more refreshing on a hot summer day than a dip in cool lake waters, so people everywhere are digging out their swimsuits and hitting the beach. Unfortunately, the same warm temperatures that drive us to the beach can also cause a […]| Promega Connections
Researchers have created a paint containing living cyanobacteria that produces oxygen and can capture carbon dioxide. The bacteria’s ability to withstand extreme environments means this novel paint could be used in a range of applications, including outer space.| New Atlas
For life on Earth, one of the most fundamental shifts in ecosystems was the Great Oxygenation Event 2.5 to 2.3 billion years (Ga) ago. The first evidence for its occurrence was from the sedimentary record,… More| Earth-logs
While bloom notices piled up ahead of Labor Day weekend, Gov. Chris Sununu claimed at an Executive Council meeting held in Wakefield last week that cyanobacteria are “not toxic.” But scientists have found that cyanobacteria, especially blooms, frequently produce toxins.| New Hampshire Bulletin
17 beaches in New Hampshire have active notices for cyanobacteria or fecal bacteria| New Hampshire Bulletin
Forget the era of volunteers getting water quality data every five days. Data loggers are collecting information every 10 minutes.| CAI