- Sci Pry
- By Laura Sinpetru
- July 17th, 2015
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
Such dead zones form annually, researchers explain
- Nature
- By Laura Sinpetru
- December 20th, 2014
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
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
New study is underway to measure radioactivity off US West Coast
- Research & Tech
- By Laura Sinpetru
- January 10th, 2014
Algae, Aquatic Plants Can Help Make Fukushima Site Spick-and-Span
Scientists identify several algae and plants that can clean radioactive contamination
- Research & Tech
- By Laura Sinpetru
- December 19th, 2013
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
The research provides new insights into the complexity of biology
- Research & Tech
- By Laura Sinpetru
- November 2nd, 2012
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
- Green/Eco Blog
- By Laura Sinpetru
- October 24th, 2012
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
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
The two work together to help fertilize the world's oceans
- Travel & Transportation
- By Laura Sinpetru
- September 20th, 2012
Lufthansa, Algae Tec Bring Algae-to-Biofuel Facility in Europe
The plant will provide green fuel for the aviation industry
- Research & Tech
- By Laura Sinpetru
- August 21st, 2012
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
NASA has recently developed a prototype facility using this technology
- Nano-Biotechnology
- By Tudor Vieru
- March 23rd, 2012
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
The event had only moderate consequences in the long term