[USA] When Hawaii’s Kīlauea volcano erupted last year and poured hundreds of millions of tonnes of lava into nearby waters marine Continue reading Kīlauea’s volcanic eruption set off an algae bloom so big it was picked up by satellites
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NASA reveals VEG-04 photobioreactor research for space agriculture
[Global] NASA astronaut Christina Koch tended plants and stored microalgae samples for a pair of biology studies investigating ways Continue reading NASA reveals VEG-04 photobioreactor research for space agriculture
How to grow food in a land-scarce country? A S$1m prize winner might have a space-age solution
[Singapore] His daughter is allergic to seafood protein, so Mr Eugene Wang created a substitute made from microalgae for her. Continue reading How to grow food in a land-scarce country? A S$1m prize winner might have a space-age solution
NASA live coverage: Microalgae Biosynthesis in Microgravity (MicroAlgae)
[Global] Filled with more than 4,200 pounds of valuable scientific experiments and other cargo, a SpaceX Dragon cargo spacecraft is Continue reading NASA live coverage: Microalgae Biosynthesis in Microgravity (MicroAlgae)
Iowa DMACC algae experiment aboard NASA/SpaceX launch
[USA] An experiment created by a non-traditional student at Des Moines Area Community College is headed to space this week, Continue reading Iowa DMACC algae experiment aboard NASA/SpaceX launch
Nanoparticles, algae and organs on chips to launch on SpaceX Dragon
[Global] Drug-carrying nanoparticles, an algae-powered bioreactor, a microgravity platform and a variety of “organs on a chip” will make Continue reading Nanoparticles, algae and organs on chips to launch on SpaceX Dragon
Algae in space
[Global] Astronaut Alexander Gerst of ESA (European Space Agency) checks a culture bag for the Space Algae experiment. Continue reading Algae in space
Watch Earth from space: North sea algae bloom
[Global] The Copernicus Sentinel-3A satellite takes us over the North Sea, revealing a significant algae bloom covering most of the southern part. Continue reading Watch Earth from space: North sea algae bloom
A new form of photosynthesis could help us grow plants on other planets like Mars
[USA] Photosynthesis, the process of converting light into energy, is such a key part of any plant that the idea of “finding a new Continue reading A new form of photosynthesis could help us grow plants on other planets like Mars
University of Florida researcher to experiment with algae in space
[USA] A University of Florida scientist will use the International Space Station to see if algae can help recycle carbon dioxide and Continue reading University of Florida researcher to experiment with algae in space