Newly discovered algae species offers insights into plant evolution and UV protection
An international research team has described a newly discovered algae species Streptofilum arcticum and its cell functions ...
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Algae has a variety of uses and fuel may be next
The resulting fat can be "converted into biodiesel or polyurethane, a kind of plastic used in waterproof fabrics and many other applications." Algae has already been considered for use in a ...
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Start-ups are supercharging algae to clean up the environment
Jovine, the cofounder and chief scientist of Brilliant Planet, is trying to engineer high-growth microalgae strains to ...
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Better Living Through Algae Biotechnology
“It's surprising how much biological diversity and metabolic diversity is out there in the algae field,” said Fabris. “So, there might be other species that are ideally suited for each ...
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Flexible Cell Wall Helps New Algae Species Survive Droughts
The newly discovered algae species Streptofilum arcticum possesses a potentially highly flexible cell wall to help it survive ...
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Flexible and resilient: TU Freiberg team investigates cell function of newly discovered algae species
The newly discovered algae species Streptofilum arcticum possesses a potentially highly flexible cell wall: When water is ...
Algae harmful to people, animals may already be in lakes
With Memorial Day right around the corner, the unofficial start of summer is here. While water enthusiasts and pets enjoy swimming and boating when the weather is calm and sunny, these conditions ...
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How to remove algae on fence panels, sheds and furniture: easy ways to banish green growth
If the algae is particularly heavy in coverage we recommend using a clean, stiff brush to help lift it off. Top Tip: “Do a test application somewhere you can't see the test patch, whether using ...
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What Is Algae Oil And How Do You Cook With It?
You'll learn more about how algae oil is made, what it tastes like, as well as potential applications for using it in your own kitchen. Read more: 15 Myths About Cast Iron Skillets, Debunked As ...
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Green Warriors: Algae Microrobots Set to Combat Metastasis
to tailor the diverse properties of algae to specific applications. “The possibilities are unlimited. Just imagine a multifunctional Swiss knife [microrobot] that is 20 micrometers…all without any ...
Blue-green algae: If in doubt, stay out
Summer is here, and while water enthusiasts and pets enjoy swimming and boating when the weather is calm and sunny, these conditions are also perfect for growing blue-green algae, which can be ...
Light-regulated movement patterns of hydrogen-producing green algae could improve photobioreactor design
Researchers from the University of Bayreuth and the Max Planck Institute for Dynamics and Self-Organization in Göttingen have investigated the movement patterns of unicellular, hydrogen-producing ...