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algae

[al-jee] / ˈæl dʒi /
NOUN
rootless, leafless plants living in water
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Plus, the energy industry reckons with higher prices, and how Exxon touted its algae biofuel despite scientists’ doubts.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 5, 2026

Some cichlids evolved into predators, while others specialized in feeding on algae, sifting sand, or consuming plankton.

From Science Daily • Apr. 1, 2026

“The productivity of our genetically engineered algae is already more than double that of the next most productive source,” Swiger said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 31, 2026

Exxon began pursuing its algae research in 2009, about two years after first publicly acknowledging that burning fossil fuels contributes to climate change.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 31, 2026

With small green cells called algae, these make up the microscopic plant life of the soil.

From "Silent Spring" by Rachel Carson