The right tools can make a winemaker's job easier and craft a better product. But staying abreast of technological ...

A comprehensive meta-analysis found that consuming whole microalgae, especially Spirulina, can significantly lower blood ...

As global energy use continues to rise, the demand for renewable energy sources such as biofuels is also growing—especially ...

Carbon fibers are essential in aviation, wind energy, and lightweight construction. However, since they are based on petroleum, their production has been very harmful to the environment. A research ...

These photosynthetically active algae absorb carbon dioxide and store it as energy-rich oils, which researchers then ...

A SUPPLEMENT derived from freshwater can reduce the risk of a ‘silent killer’ condition, say scientists. Left untreated, the condition can increase the risk of heart attack and stroke.

Sustainable and nutrient-rich, microalgae has been heralded as the superfood of the future – but with a bitter aftertaste, it’s struggled to hit the mainstream. One bio-designer has developed ...

Mewery, a startup focused on the development of cultivated meat using a co-cultivation process involving animal cells and ...

Galdieria blue was approved by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in May, along with Butterfly pea flower extract ...

Microalgae are usually described as being green, and this is true for species such as B. braunii and C. vulgaris. But there are other species, such as C. officinalis, which is red, or F. spiralis ...

Microalgae are tiny organisms that convert energy from sunlight into fuel. The arctic ecosystem depends on them. In springtime, the algae bloom brilliant shades of green and draw tiny crustaceans ...

But microalgae doesn't always taste of the sea: dunaliella salina, a green microalgae from France that produces orange pigments in the summer heat, has an unexpectedly sweet-and-spicy floral flavor.