Cottage Life
A green, goopy algal bloom can bring summer fun at the cottage to a halt. Formed by an overgrowth of microbes called cyanobacteria, algal blooms are not just unsightly, they can be dangerous. They can release toxins that are harmful to people, pets, and wildlife. But recent research out of the University of Waterloo suggests that cyanobacteria may have an enemy: viruses. Click here to read the story.