Articles Tagged “algae”
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Algae can remove residue caused by nuclear accidents
Algae may secrete biofuels, and from algae can be extracted natural medicines. More recently, scientists believe that this could help to clear spaces where radioactive accidents occurred, such as that of Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power…
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Algae inside Salamander cells – first endosymbiosis species
A species of algae long known to associate with spotted salamanders has been discovered to live inside the cells of developing embryos, say scientists from the U.S. and Canada, who report their findings in this…
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Bio-oil from algae mixed with carbon dioxide
Scientists hope they have found the fuel of tomorrow: a bio-oil produced from algae and mixed with carbon dioxide. Nearly 400 green tubes, filled with millions of microscopic algae, covers a field near the city…
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Algae Converted to Butanol; Fuel Can Be Used in Automobiles
A team of chemical engineers at the University of Arkansas has developed a method for converting common algae into butanol, a renewable fuel that can be used in existing combustible engines. The green technology benefits…
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Bacterial ‘Food Supplements’ for Small Algae
To boost their diet of mineral nutrients and sunlight, small algae also feast on bacteria in order to grow and fix carbon dioxide (CO2). Understanding more about the lifestyle of small algae — which are…
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New Method for Measuring Fluid Flow in Algae Could Herald Revolution for Fluid Mechanics
In the words of Todd Squires, of the University of California, Santa Barbara “Nature has long inspired researchers in fluid mechanics to explore the mechanical strategies used by living creatures. Where better to look for…
