• Sci Pry
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • July 17th, 2015
Science-Made Seaweed Tastes like Crispy, Heavenly Bacon

Science-Made Seaweed Tastes like Crispy, Heavenly Bacon

“It's a pretty strong bacon flavor,” researchers say

  • Nature
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • June 19th, 2015
Dead Zone the Size of Connecticut Will Form in the Gulf of Mexico

Dead Zone the Size of Connecticut Will Form in the Gulf of Mexico

Such dead zones form annually, researchers explain

  • Nature
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • December 20th, 2014
Carnivorous Plant Often Turns Vegetarian, Eats Algae and Pollen Grains

Carnivorous Plant Often Turns Vegetarian, Eats Algae and Pollen Grains

The plant, known as the aquatic carnivorous bladderwort, turns vegetarian when its usual snacks are difficult to come by

  • Green
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • April 2nd, 2014
World's First Algae-Based Laundry Liquid Will Become Available in August

World's First Algae-Based Laundry Liquid Will Become Available in August

The innovative laundry liquid is the creation of Belgium-based company Ecover

  • Nature
  • By Tudor Vieru
  • January 14th, 2014
California Kelp to Reveal Extent of Fukushima Contamination

California Kelp to Reveal Extent of Fukushima Contamination

New study is underway to measure radioactivity off US West Coast

Algae, Aquatic Plants Can Help Make Fukushima Site Spick-and-Span

Algae, Aquatic Plants Can Help Make Fukushima Site Spick-and-Span

Scientists identify several algae and plants that can clean radioactive contamination

Algae Can Be Turned Into Crude Oil in Just 60 Minutes, Scientists Say

Algae Can Be Turned Into Crude Oil in Just 60 Minutes, Scientists Say

In nature, it takes millions of years for organic matter to turn into crude oil

  • Nature
  • By Tudor Vieru
  • November 14th, 2013
Single-Celled Algae Turn into Multicellular Organisms in New Study

Single-Celled Algae Turn into Multicellular Organisms in New Study

The research provides new insights into the complexity of biology

One Minute of Pressure Cooking Turns Algae Into Crude Oil

One Minute of Pressure Cooking Turns Algae Into Crude Oil

By pressure cooking algae for 60 seconds, researcher says he can turn them into crude oil

Stunning Laser-Cut Lamps Are Made of Kelp

Stunning Laser-Cut Lamps Are Made of Kelp

Designer uses these algae to make environmentally-friendly lamps

  • Nature
  • By Tudor Vieru
  • September 28th, 2012
Why the American Southwest Is So Arid

Why the American Southwest Is So Arid

Scientists analyze paleorecords stored at the bottom of the sea

  • Nature
  • By Tudor Vieru
  • September 21st, 2012
Weird Symbiosis Between Marine Algae and Bacteria Discovered

Weird Symbiosis Between Marine Algae and Bacteria Discovered

The two work together to help fertilize the world's oceans

Lufthansa, Algae Tec Bring Algae-to-Biofuel Facility in Europe

Lufthansa, Algae Tec Bring Algae-to-Biofuel Facility in Europe

The plant will provide green fuel for the aviation industry

Researchers Warn About Risks Associated with GE Algae

Researchers Warn About Risks Associated with GE Algae

Tampering with these organisms may result in negative consequences

  • Energy
  • By Tudor Vieru
  • April 18th, 2012
Water Treatment Plants to Use Algae-Based Cleaning Systems

Water Treatment Plants to Use Algae-Based Cleaning Systems

NASA has recently developed a prototype facility using this technology

Harnessing Diatoms to Produce Advanced Sensors

Harnessing Diatoms to Produce Advanced Sensors

The small organisms could help us detect contaminated water

  • Nature
  • By Tudor Vieru
  • November 28th, 2011
Bout of Warming Affected Antarctica Millions of Years Ago

Bout of Warming Affected Antarctica Millions of Years Ago

The event had only moderate consequences in the long term

 
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