[Australia, New Zealand] Methane-busting seaweed technology developer aiming for rapid growth in New Zealand and South Australia. Continue reading CH4 Global secures $500K Provincial Growth Fund grant for seaweed climate change solution
Category Archives: Seaweed R&D
Research and development in the seaweed industry.
Seaweed extract sulphated polysaccharides shows anti-HIV-1 activity
[India] Bioactive compound from two macroalgae shows anti-HIV-1 effect in lab tests. Continue reading Seaweed extract sulphated polysaccharides shows anti-HIV-1 activity
Dutch seaweed-based fuel powers car to 80 kph in Danish trial
[Denmark, Netherlands] Researchers in Denmark have achieved speeds of up to 80 kph using a car powered by Dutch biofuel made Continue reading Dutch seaweed-based fuel powers car to 80 kph in Danish trial
US methane reduction project sees $3m investment in domestic seaweed research
[USA] Bigelow Laboratory for Ocean Sciences is focusing on developing a feed additive from regional seaweeds to reduce Continue reading US methane reduction project sees $3m investment in domestic seaweed research
Could China’s ‘seaweed drug’ treat Alzheimer’s? Experts remain skeptical
[China, USA] Was it too good to be true? China last week awarded conditional approval for a new seaweed-based drug for Alzheimer’s, Continue reading Could China’s ‘seaweed drug’ treat Alzheimer’s? Experts remain skeptical
China approves new Alzheimer’s disease drug: Here’s what to know
[China, Global] Drug regulators in China have granted conditional approval to a new Alzheimer’s drug, the first such approval in nearly two decades. Continue reading China approves new Alzheimer’s disease drug: Here’s what to know
Over $2 million awarded to Connecticut seaweed, shellfish projects
[USA] More than $2 million in federal grants has been awarded to a Connecticut program to help create a clearinghouse for seaweed Continue reading Over $2 million awarded to Connecticut seaweed, shellfish projects
This tasty seaweed reduces cow emissions by 99%—and it could soon be a climate gamechanger
[Australia] A puffy pink seaweed that can stop cows from burping out methane is being primed for mass farming by Australian Continue reading This tasty seaweed reduces cow emissions by 99%—and it could soon be a climate gamechanger
Israeli scientists create “sustainable plastic” from a seaweed-eating bacteria
[Israel] Researchers in Israel have developed a new process to produce a “natural polymer” that is derived from microorganisms Continue reading Israeli scientists create “sustainable plastic” from a seaweed-eating bacteria
Whatever happened to the sensational seaweed that supposedly tastes like bacon?
[USA] Oregon State University created something of a sensation back in 2015 when researchers announced they discovered and Continue reading Whatever happened to the sensational seaweed that supposedly tastes like bacon?