[USA] Congress is taking action on blue green algae. The U.S. House of Representatives have passed a bill that would involve the federal Continue reading U.S. House approves new blue green algae bill
Monthly Archives: September 2019
We can capture and domesticate algae to feed the world
[Global] Microalgae are invisible to the human eye, and yet under certain circumstances, they can achieve densities visible from space. Continue reading We can capture and domesticate algae to feed the world
Marina Tex, a biodegradable plastic from fish algae and other fish waste
[UK] Marina Tex is a biodegradable bioplastic has won the UK section of James Dyson Award 2019. The bioplastic is made from Continue reading Marina Tex, a biodegradable plastic from fish algae and other fish waste
Researchers develop cheaper, cleaner way to grow biodiesel producing microalgae
[India] The team of researchers has found that the species of microalgae Chlorella vulgaris NIOCCV grew well in a medium of Continue reading Researchers develop cheaper, cleaner way to grow biodiesel producing microalgae
Insects, algae still far from being favorite foods in Europe
[EU] Algae and insects are rich sources of protein for humans and livestock alike. Getting them on restaurant menus and into animal Continue reading Insects, algae still far from being favorite foods in Europe
Polaris announces DHA-rich algal oil now approved for EU sale
[EU] Polaris is now permitted to sell its concentrated, purified algal omega-3 oil throughout Europe as the French firm receives official Continue reading Polaris announces DHA-rich algal oil now approved for EU sale
“A drought-proof farm”: This algae farm is leading the charge in Australia’s plant-based protein revolution
[Australia] On the coast of Queensland, the banks of a tidal, saltwater river are now are being transformed into a new centre of Continue reading “A drought-proof farm”: This algae farm is leading the charge in Australia’s plant-based protein revolution
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
NZ-Japan partnerships signed on algae food, biofuels, AI, robotics
[Japan, New Zealand] Four new innovation partnerships have been signed today between New Zealand and Japanese entities including Continue reading NZ-Japan partnerships signed on algae food, biofuels, AI, robotics
Bio-ID Lab designs DIY algae-infused tiles that can extract toxic dyes from water
[UK] The Bio-Integrated Design Lab at the Bartlett School of Architecture has created a modular system of tiles inlaid with algae Continue reading Bio-ID Lab designs DIY algae-infused tiles that can extract toxic dyes from water