These methods can help reduce gunk and buildup in your birdbaths, so that the water stays cleaner for longer — and range from placement to products you can use.

Algae may one day be the preferred feedstock for biofuels. But in the meantime, it can have a job cleaning up waste water. Seattle-area start-up Bionavitas is one of several companies moving into the ...

Many brands sell vinyl siding cleaners that remove mold and algae. But before you head to the store, try this DIY solution using common household products.

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Wooden fences can quickly become dirty with green algae, but a cheap kitchen cupboard staple can help remove the stains and ...

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NASA scientists have proposed an ingenious and remarkably resourceful process to produce “clean energy” biofuels, while it cleans waste water, removes carbon dioxide from the air, retains important ...

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A researcher's keen eye and spirit of curiosity led to the discovery of a new method for cell engineering—a finding that opens doors to more sustainable sources for everything from fuel to vitamin ...

Wooden fences often become dirty in autumn thanks to algae, but there is a very easy way to clean them and prevent green ...