Bacteria on marine particles play key role in ocean nitrogen cycle
It has puzzled scientists for years whether and how bacteria, that live from dissolved organic matter in marine waters, can carry out N2 fixation. It was assumed that the high levels of oxygen ...
Chlorine plus UV light can detoxify water affected by harmful algae blooms
Treatment plants use a combination of tools to keep toxins and contaminants out of drinking water. Researchers with the ...
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Start-ups are supercharging algae to clean up the environment
Jovine, the cofounder and chief scientist of Brilliant Planet, is trying to engineer high-growth microalgae strains to capture and bury carbon as biomass in the ground for 1,000 years. In August 2023, ...
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Fixing the Blue Jays: The Bullpen
Ryan Yarbrough (31.1, 2.01, 0.3), acquired at the deadline, is a free agent along with former longest-tenured Blue Jay Tim Mayza ... Still Here: Chad Green (53.1, 3.21, 0.0), Zach Pop (48.1 ...
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Low temperature delays timing and enhances the cost of nitrogen fixation in the unicellular cyanobacterium Cyanothece
Marine nitrogen-fixing cyanobacteria are largely confined to the tropical and subtropical ocean. It has been argued that their global biogeographical distribution reflects the physiologically ...
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Association between Nitrogen-fixing and Cellulose-decomposing Microorganisms
IT is a well-known fact that by the combined action of cellulose-decomposing and nitrogen-fixing bacteria in crude culture, elementary nitrogen may be fixed in quantities of as much as 10–12 mgm.
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Blue-Green algae in water no cause for alarm, says DA
The DA in Gauteng said that residents need not be alarmed by reports circulating on social media regarding cyanobacteria or blue-green algae in the Hennops ... play crucial roles in oxygen production, ...
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Scene Spotlight on Brighton's Green Door Store’
Show more Tom and Deb hear about Brighton independent venue, 'The Green Door Store' as part of 6 Music's Independent Venue Week celebrations. New Music Fix Daily is dedicated entirely to new ...
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How Cleaning Up Harmful Algal Blooms Could Help Fight Climate Change
A company called BlueGreen Water Technologies aims to remove carbon dioxide from the atmosphere while also fighting algae ... green to a clear blue. The reservoir had been choked with ...
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CMA winner Riley Green on approach to country stardom: 'If it ain't broke, don't fix it'
"Carving out time for myself and giving back allows me to (remain deeply connected) to my family and fans," Green says, noting that he's developing an "if it ain't broke, don't fix it" mentality ...
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Livestock producers urged to monitor stock water for blue-green algae
also known as cyanobacteria, are bacteria that can multiply rapidly under certain conditions. Blue-green algae is more likely to occur when the water is warm and enriched with nutrients like ...