[Denmark] Biotechnologists from Aarhus University have demonstrated how the rare properties of an atypical Continue reading Algae enzyme converts cooking oil into ready-to-use biofuel
Monthly Archives: December 2019
Reebok to debut its first plant-based sneaker made from algae
[Global] ‘The earth is a runner’s arena, and we have a responsibility to help detox the world for the athletes who run in it’. Continue reading Reebok to debut its first plant-based sneaker made from algae
IIT hyderabad develop algae-based sewage treatment systems
[India] IIT Hyderabad researchers are developing algal-bacterial hybrid systems that can reduce the cost of wastewater treatment, in Continue reading IIT hyderabad develop algae-based sewage treatment systems
Japanese firms start growing euglena abroad for biofuel in Indonesia and Colombia
[Japan, Indonesia, Colombia] A Japanese biotechnology startup and major trading house Itochu Corp. launched demonstration projects Continue reading Japanese firms start growing euglena abroad for biofuel in Indonesia and Colombia
Japanese team engineer algae to rapidly produce natural astaxanthin
[Japan] A new way to produce natural astaxanthin using fast-growing marine algae could help industry meet growing demand, say Continue reading Japanese team engineer algae to rapidly produce natural astaxanthin
ABO: 2020 will see record federal funding for algae R&D
[USA] Algae is closing out the year stronger than ever. New budget legislation widely expected to be signed by President Trump this Continue reading ABO: 2020 will see record federal funding for algae R&D
Researchers built AI technology that uses algae to fight climate change, and they’re planning on releasing the design so anyone can build one
[Global] Algae are thriving in waters in record numbers thanks to rising temperatures, and are creating dead zones where a lack of Continue reading Researchers built AI technology that uses algae to fight climate change, and they’re planning on releasing the design so anyone can build one
UNAIR Professor uses microalgae for renewable biodiesel development
[Indonesia] Indonesia is a country rich in natural resources, including oil. Oil is used for fuel both in industry and transportation. However, Continue reading UNAIR Professor uses microalgae for renewable biodiesel development
Wild-harvested wakame export venture progresses
[New Zealand] A venture to export high quality, edible seaweed ‘wakame’ from the Coromandel Harbour to Japan is making good progress. Continue reading Wild-harvested wakame export venture progresses
Putting algal and GM plant oils to the test
[Global] Scientists are testing whether oils from microalgae and genetically modified (GM) oilseed crops could provide beneficial Continue reading Putting algal and GM plant oils to the test