[Brazil] Biobased fibers made from renewable sources could be useful for a variety of applications, including textiles or medical Continue reading Scientists spin yarn from crab-shell and seaweed compounds
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Brown seaweed in feed may boost shrimp digestion, disease survival
[Brazil] Adding some types of brown seaweed to shrimp diets may support shrimp through challenges from white spot disease and Continue reading Brown seaweed in feed may boost shrimp digestion, disease survival
Rainfall after drought caused explosion of cyanobacteria populations
[Brazil, Netherlands] The first rains after a long period of drought this summer washed so much fertiliser into the surface water, Continue reading Rainfall after drought caused explosion of cyanobacteria populations
PUFA from algae benefits sows and piglets
[Brazil] Supplementation of diets with omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFA) may benefit sow reproductive performance. It can Continue reading PUFA from algae benefits sows and piglets
AstaPure® Astaxanthin approved by Anvisa Brazil
[Brazil, Israel] Algatechnologies Ltd. received Brazilian Health Regulatory Agency (Anvisa) approval for its all-natural Continue reading AstaPure® Astaxanthin approved by Anvisa Brazil
Suitable microalgae identified to produce biofuels
[Brazil] After three years of research, Embrapa Agroenergía (DF) has identified microalgae species that can be grown in liquid waste from Continue reading Suitable microalgae identified to produce biofuels
Algae-based antioxidant may support broilers through mycotoxins, heat stress
[Brazil] A group of researchers at the Federal University of Parana in Brazil examined the use of yeast-based glucomannan with or Continue reading Algae-based antioxidant may support broilers through mycotoxins, heat stress
Olympic fart-smelling pools’ green hue caused by hydrogen peroxide mix-up
[Brazil] The “embarrassing” emerald green water in the pools at the Rio aquatics centre that left some athletes with itchy eyes is the
result of Continue reading Olympic fart-smelling pools’ green hue caused by hydrogen peroxide mix-up
Algae blamed for green Olympic diving pool
[Brazil] During the opening ceremony, the Rio Olympics organizers talked about a green environment. Continue reading Algae blamed for green Olympic diving pool
There’s a gigantic reef surrounding the Amazon river and nobody noticed
[Brazil] It’s incredible that it escaped notice for so long, but scientists have just discovered a massive, 9500 square-kilometre reef system at the mouth of the Continue reading There’s a gigantic reef surrounding the Amazon river and nobody noticed