[Global] Wind and solar energy remain the only obvious replacements for fossil fuels, but recent research shows that scientists are clearly thinking outside the box to come up with future alternatives. Continue reading Nuclear fusion and algae biofuels: Future energy
Daily Archives: October 11, 2015
Microalgal Mass Cultivation Centre set up for bio-fuel research
[India, UK] The Department of Microbiology of Bharathidasan University has set up a permanent Microalgal Mass Cultivation Centre for mass production of cyanobacterial and microalgal biomass that could be converted into bio-fuel. Continue reading Microalgal Mass Cultivation Centre set up for bio-fuel research
Maine’s seaweed and your thyroid health
[USA] The problem of iodine deficiency has made a comeback, but Maine’s emerging seaweed aquaculture could be a solution. Continue reading Maine’s seaweed and your thyroid health
Annie Chun’s new sweet and savory seaweed crisps tackle game day cravings
[USA] With football season in full swing, a winning snack roster goes hand-in-hand with game day celebrations. Continue reading Annie Chun’s new sweet and savory seaweed crisps tackle game day cravings
Re-engineering life? The dangers of ‘next generation’ biofuels
[USA] The biofuels of the future will depend on microbes, writes Almuth Ernsting: algae to produce the biomass, and fungi or bacteria to break cellulose down into useful molecules. Continue reading Re-engineering life? The dangers of ‘next generation’ biofuels