[China] Seaweed producers in southeast China say they have lost hundreds of millions of yuan in two weeks after a video went viral on Continue reading ‘Plastic’ seaweed? Chinese producers lose millions after rumours spread through viral video
Monthly Archives: February 2017
Did seaweed make us who we are today?
[Denmark] Millions of years ago something happened, allowing early Homo sapiens to branch out from the primitive hominoid family Continue reading Did seaweed make us who we are today?
Ultrasound wave trial in blue-green algae battle
[New Zealand] The City of Greater Bendigo have begun trialling an ultrasound wave control system to combat blue-green algae at Continue reading Ultrasound wave trial in blue-green algae battle
Biofuel produced by microalgae
[Japan] Scientists at Tokyo Institute of Technology have identified unique lysophosphatidic acid acyltransferases as being the central Continue reading Biofuel produced by microalgae
Microalgae extract has repairing effect in human cells
[Italy] Many human diseases, such as diabetes, chronic inflammation, and various cancers, are linked to reactive oxygen Continue reading Microalgae extract has repairing effect in human cells
Firm defends plan to harvest 1,800 acres of seaweed in Bantry Bay
[UK] Concerns have been expressed over plans to commercially harvest a large area of kelp seaweed in Bantry Bay. Continue reading Firm defends plan to harvest 1,800 acres of seaweed in Bantry Bay
Why algae is the ingredient of the future
[USA] Algae, which is already used in baking mixes, ice cream, protein powders and more, may be added to even more product Continue reading Why algae is the ingredient of the future
Why ExxonMobil’s new CEO, like the old one, backs a carbon tax
[USA] ExxonMobil chairman and CEO Darren Woods has signaled his backing for the Paris Agreement and called for a carbon tax to Continue reading Why ExxonMobil’s new CEO, like the old one, backs a carbon tax
Swap salt for seaweed to reduce risk of heart diseases
[UK] A Black Country company has launched a new product to help reduce risk of stroke and heart-related diseases by encouraging Continue reading Swap salt for seaweed to reduce risk of heart diseases
Masses of ‘cornflake’ seaweed inundating Gold Coast waves and beaches
[Australia] The phenomenon of cornflake seaweed is not unfamiliar to the city but the amount this season has locals astounded. Continue reading Masses of ‘cornflake’ seaweed inundating Gold Coast waves and beaches