E Pluribus Algae: Why Green Pond Scum Is as American as Red, White and Blue

NYT Science Friday 03 July 2026, 09:03 UTC By Alan Burdick 1 min read

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And why the most patriotic approach to the Reflecting Pool may be to let the algae take over.

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