When Takashi Amano introduced the Yamato numa shrimp to his planted tanks in the early 1990s, he revolutionised natural algae control. This see-through, unassuming freshwater shrimp eats algae ...

Got a problem with algae in your aquarium? These fish will all earn their keep by helping to keep it under control... As our tanks become increasingly smaller we need to find similarly sized nano ...

Outdoor string lights can brighten a backyard patio space and make warm nights relaxing and festive. We researched more than 35 sets of lights and tested 14 sets in our own yards, and while many ...

Penne for your thoughts: not visible with the naked eye, the spaghetti is only 372 nanometres across. (Courtesy: Beatrice Britton / Adam Clancy) While spaghetti might have a diameter of a couple of ...

This section describes functions and operators for examining and manipulating binary strings, that is values of type bytea. Many of these are equivalent, in purpose and syntax, to the text-string ...

A study at the University of Cordoba shows how algae produce auxin, a plant hormone, opening a path of communication with bacteria to generate synergies that could benefit agricultural production.

In return, the algae provide the clams with sugars and other essential nutrients. The finding highlights an evolutionary adaptation that parallels human technological ingenuity, and offers ...

On land, photosynthesis is carried out by plants, and the impacts of the process can be seen with the autumn leaves changing color and new green leaves in the spring. But in the ocean, the process ...

But scientists have discovered two particular toxin-producing species of microscopic marine algae lurking within the region's farmed shellfish samples, sparking concerns for the coastal communities ...

The future of quantum The exhibition hall of the UK National Quantum Technologies Showcase 2024. Nearly 100 quantum companies exhibited and there were talks and panels throughout the day. The mood was ...

Monty Don has taken to his blog this month to share a few gardening tasks that need carrying out in November - and one focuses on your patio and paving. Maintaining the cleanliness of your patio ...