Scientists have developed a material with photosynthetic bacteria that convert carbon dioxide into a mineral skeleton. The material hardens over time, so it could be used for buildings, they say.

The Gulf Specimen Marine Lab just finished building a greenhouse that’s more than just educational. It’s cleaning water with ...

More recently, though, I’ve noticed that microalgae are popping up more and more, to the point that I started to wonder: What ...

Turning soot into ink, algae into lighting, and other green ideas. With an eye toward cleaner air and eco-friendly design, innovators tie their creations into Earth’s perpetual processes.