Renewable, algae-based footwear developed
Scientists are seeking to also make them "biodegradable," by chemically converting the algae oil into polyurethane in manner that will allow the carbon bonds to be degraded by microorganisms.
Oct 09, 2017, 18:57 PM IST
'Superalgae' to protect world's corals from bleaching
These micro-algae are called Symbiodinium, a genus of primary producers found in corals that are essential for reef health and, thereby, critical to ocean productivity, said researchers from University of New South Wales in Australia.
Jul 21, 2017, 18:15 PM IST
Omega-3 supplement may improve reading skills in kids
Children with attention problems, in particular, may be helped in their reading with the addition of these fatty acids, the study said.
Sep 15, 2016, 13:24 PM IST
Coral bleaching caught on camera for first time – Watch!
What's really interesting is just how quickly and violently the coral forcefully evicted its resident symbionts, says Brett Lewis.
Aug 16, 2016, 18:59 PM IST
Great Barrier Reef experiencing 'worst coral bleaching' in years
Stud reveals Great Barrier Reef coral bleaching at 95 per cent in northern section.
Mar 29, 2016, 19:22 PM IST
Now, derive electricity from photosynthesis
Researchers have developed micro-photosynthetic cell technology that can harness electrical power from photosynthesis and respiration of blue-green algae.
Oct 03, 2015, 16:07 PM IST
Algae to clean up oil refinery waste water
Microalgae can be successfully harnessed to clean waste water from industry, say researchers who are growing microalgae in a 5,000 litre photobioreactor at a Chevron oil refinery in Hawaii.
Sep 26, 2015, 19:04 PM IST
