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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
Can ExxonMobil use synthetic biology to commercialize algae fuels?
[USA] We have fossil fuels today because a bunch of algae and other biomass sank to the bottom of dinosaur-laden swamps tens of Continue reading Can ExxonMobil use synthetic biology to commercialize algae fuels?
Breathing chandeliers and algae sculptures: bionic art comes to the V&A
[UK] The first living addition to the museum’s permanent collection symbolises a growing synthesis of art and science. Continue reading Breathing chandeliers and algae sculptures: bionic art comes to the V&A
How a seaweed is providing Sea6 Energy and its four founders from IIT-Madras with opportunities
[India] The founders of Sea6 Energy know in their bones that the company owes its existence to a series of coincidences early in its Continue reading How a seaweed is providing Sea6 Energy and its four founders from IIT-Madras with opportunities
Video: Synthetic Genomics and ExxonMobil double biofuel yield from algae
[USA] La Jolla’s Synthetic Genomics and oil giant ExxonMobil said Monday that they have created an oil-rich strain of algae that Continue reading Video: Synthetic Genomics and ExxonMobil double biofuel yield from algae
Controversy erupts over genetically engineered algae for biofuels
[USA] Friends of the Earth has criticised the decision to carry out open pond trials of genetically engineered microalgae, as well as the Continue reading Controversy erupts over genetically engineered algae for biofuels
Synthetic Genomics and ExxonMobil renew algae biofuels research agreement
[USA] Synthetic Genomics, Inc. and ExxonMobil (NYSE: XOM) announced today that they have extended their agreement to Continue reading Synthetic Genomics and ExxonMobil renew algae biofuels research agreement
Former Salthawk credits Hutch High for success in algae research, award
[USA] Hutchinson’s Colton Harper spent his summer working on a research project seeking a way to reduce nitrate in the Gulf of Continue reading Former Salthawk credits Hutch High for success in algae research, award
Your next T-shirt could be made out of seaweed
[USA] A few weeks ago we visited Biofabricate, a synthetic biology conference held at the Parsons School of Design. Continue reading Your next T-shirt could be made out of seaweed