[Russia] For the past four years, a team of scientists from the Far Eastern Federal University (FEFU), Russian Academic Excellence Continue reading Effects of carbon and silicon nanoparticles on on marine microalgae
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FEFU scientists reported on toxicity of carbon and silicon nanotubes and carbon nanofibers
[Global, Russia] Nanoparticles with a wide range of applying, including medicine, damage cells of microalgae Heterosigma akashivo badly. Continue reading FEFU scientists reported on toxicity of carbon and silicon nanotubes and carbon nanofibers
Biological changes dramatically alter world’s oldest, deepest lake
[Russia] Eastern Siberia is home to the world’s deepest and most ancient freshwater ecosystem, Lake Baikal. This lake and its Continue reading Biological changes dramatically alter world’s oldest, deepest lake
Cytoplasmic streaming is involved in the transmission of signals within giant cells in Chara algae
[Russia] Chara algae are ancient plant organisms that are commonly found in freshwater reservoirs and occur, though more rarely, Continue reading Cytoplasmic streaming is involved in the transmission of signals within giant cells in Chara algae
World’s deepest lake crippled by putrid algae, poaching and pollution
[Russia] Lake Baikal is undergoing its gravest crisis in recent history, experts say, as the government bans the catching of a signature fish Continue reading World’s deepest lake crippled by putrid algae, poaching and pollution
Scientists test a microalgal technology for wastewater treatment
[Russia] Members of the Faculty of Biology of the Lomonosov Moscow State University have proved that under Nordic conditions, Continue reading Scientists test a microalgal technology for wastewater treatment
Russian scientists use mass spectrometry to determine Spirulina’s biofuel composition
[Russia] Scientists have used high-resolution mass spectrometry to determine the composition of a biofuel obtained from the Continue reading Russian scientists use mass spectrometry to determine Spirulina’s biofuel composition
Not by oil alone: Russian scientists research new algae biofuel from Spirulina
[Russia] Enterprising Russian scientists have managed to discover the secret of a bio-oil made from microalgae which may help turn it Continue reading Not by oil alone: Russian scientists research new algae biofuel from Spirulina
Green slime invades world’s deepest lake
[Russia] The world’s deepest lake was long known as one of the most pristine. But in recent years, a bizarre invasion of green slime has taken over areas of Russia’s Lake Baikal, Continue reading Green slime invades world’s deepest lake
Seaweed shuts down reactor at Leningrad nuclear plant
[Russia] Seaweed caused almost three days’ downtime at Unit 3 of Leningrad Nuclear Power Plant (LNPP), on the Gulf of Finland, near St. Petersburg, after a storm blew bay bottom sediments into the plant’s water intake structures, Continue reading Seaweed shuts down reactor at Leningrad nuclear plant