It was the icky stuff we avoided in the pond as kids, but these days algae is a trendy food product. Loved by chefs for its versatility and touted by many nutritionists for its health benefits, algae food products are popping up on supermarket shelves, on restaurant menus, and more. Here’s what…
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Most Efficient Source of Fuel May Be Tiniest Organism
[USA] Algae often gets a bad rap — for creating dead zones in the ocean and toxic pond scum when the “wrong” algae blooms. But it also has a talent that may help people around the world. The tiny single-celled, plantlike organisms known as algae are more efficient than other organisms…
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Food Start-ups Eye Algae as a Green Protein Source
The organism could help feed a growing population — if it can be grown economically. Entrepreneurs and investors are increasingly focusing on algae as an alternative protein source to help feed a global population that the UN forecasts will rise from 7.7bn today to 9.7bn by 2050. In the EU,…
Continue ReadingNew Study on Recently Discovered Chlorophyll Molecule Could Be Key to Better Solar Cells
Japan] Photosynthesis, the process by which some organisms convert sunlight into chemical energy, is well known. But, it is a complex phenomenon, which involves a myriad of proteins. The molecule Chl f, a new type of chlorophyll, is known to play a part in photosynthesis, but owing to its recent discovery,…
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Evidence-Based Human Application of Spirulina
Arthrospira or commonly known as spirulina, is a type of blue-green alga that became famous after it was successfully used by NASA as a dietary supplement for astronauts. According to P.D.Karkos scientist from Uk, It has proven that spirulina modulate immune functions and exhibits anti-inflammatory properties by inhibiting the release…
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Interesting Facts About Algae
Algae is a one-celled plant that can grow in your pool if conditions are favorable. There are over 400,000 known varieties of algae. Algae are mainly found in marine or freshwater environments. Algae produce oxygen which other aquatic life uses. Algae are important to humans in the form of food…
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Algal Biofuels
The Bioenergy Technologies Office’s (BETO’s) Advanced Algal Systems program supports early-stage applied research and development (R&D) to lower the costs of producing algal biofuels and bioproducts. The program works with public and private partners to develop innovative technologies and conduct crosscutting analyses that can sustainably expand algal biomass resource potential…
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Can algae save the world?
The earth is crying out for a hero. This natural resource may be the answer. We know the situation is dire. According to recent data, the last decade was the warmest on record. If emissions continue to rise at their current rate, global warming is predicted to impact agriculture and fisheries to the…
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Spirulina Coconut Face Mask
Let’s talk skin care & face masks. They are the trendiest thing on instagram right now, everyone is touting their new favorite that they swear makes their face glow.Let’s take a deep dive into the face mask craze. It’s true, the skin can start to look dull and dry after…
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