blue-green

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An extended couch of striking blue-green color allows for tête-à-têtes to be conducted at various degrees of intimacy.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 25, 2026

Last year, scientists in the country announced they had launched successful trials spraying the soil with cyanobacteria, also known as "blue-green algae" -- a method that helps retain moisture and facilitate tree rooting.

From Barron's • Dec. 18, 2025

These findings show that marine algae have evolved specialized pigments not only to absorb the blue-green light available underwater but also to withstand the damaging effects of intense sunlight.

From Science Daily • Oct. 22, 2025

Technically known as cyanobacteria, blue-green algae is a collection of microscopic organisms that are naturally present in lakes and streams.

From BBC • Sep. 9, 2025

In the picture on the screen, Elena’s wearing a blue-green fairy costume.

From "A Soft Place to Land" by Janae Marks