Scanning electron microscope image of an engineered living material created by diffusion of live cyanobacteria cells (green) into poly(N-isopropylacrylamide), a temperature-responsive polymer.

Wildfire smoke is teeming with them. Researchers have employed them to develop energy-dense biofuels like rocket, marine, and jet fuels. Scientists have engineered rice paddies that interact ...

Engineered algae are a bioremediation triple threat, synergizing microplastic removal, upcycling and wastewater nutrient utilization to combat environmental contamination. By genetically engineering ...

A toxic algae bloom has formed on the Charles River in Boston, which has prompted officials to close certain areas of the river. The Boston Public Health Commission is telling people to avoid contact ...