[Canada] Environmental microbiologist and science champion Marianne Haines hopes her work converting bacteria into biofuel Continue reading Young scientist hopes to create energy efficient biofuel from bacteria
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John Fialka: Inventors search for ‘missing link’ in renewable energy
[Global] What may become one of the most disruptive renewable energy experiments in recent history is taking shape behind a Continue reading John Fialka: Inventors search for ‘missing link’ in renewable energy
Researchers unlock secrets of chemical communication between algae, bacteria
[India] If green algae of the species Chlamydomonas reinhardtii meet Pseudomonas protegens bacteria, their fate is sealed. The bacteria, Continue reading Researchers unlock secrets of chemical communication between algae, bacteria
Can I drink the water after algae bloom fades?
[USA] As the toxic algae bloom on Skaneateles Lake fades away, shoreline residents who draw their own water directly from the lake Continue reading Can I drink the water after algae bloom fades?
Better together: Algae-bacteria community creates biodegradable plastic with sunlight
[USA] Cheap plastics abound, and they’re a mixed bag – pun intended. Continue reading Better together: Algae-bacteria community creates biodegradable plastic with sunlight
Researchers identify cheaper, greener biofuels processing catalyst
[USA] Fuels that are produced from nonpetroleum-based biological sources may become greener and more affordable, thanks to Continue reading Researchers identify cheaper, greener biofuels processing catalyst
Supplemental microalgae in shrimp feed may offer improved survival in disease challenges
We’ve found the perfect lipstick you need for international kissing day
[Global] Today, 6th July, is the International Day of Kissing. So it’s time to start thinking about who you’re going to kiss (hopefully it Continue reading We’ve found the perfect lipstick you need for international kissing day
Stay away from decay: Algae contains harmful bacteria, study says
[USA] As if you needed another reason not to play with stinky piles of algae. Decaying algae can promote the growth of bacteria that Continue reading Stay away from decay: Algae contains harmful bacteria, study says
Flesh-eating algae: Murray Bridge man lucky to be alive after contracting Shewanella infection
[Australia] There is apparently a flesh-eating bacteria living in the River Murray. Continue reading Flesh-eating algae: Murray Bridge man lucky to be alive after contracting Shewanella infection