The sensor could improve crop yield by detecting changes in plant chlorophyll levels earlier and more precisely than existing methods.
3D printing goes “green” with microalgae ink
A search for environmentally friendly inks led researchers to microalgae biofactories, providing a renewable biomass solution.
How do plants “see” light?
Scientists reveal a new mechanism by which plants chase the Sun and bend their primary stem to optimize light capture.
Thin film improves “usable light” needed to grow microalgae on industrial scales
A textured film maximizes sunlight by generating an increased amount of red light, reducing the costs of algae production on a significant scale.
Is Antarctica blooming?
Underneath the freezing, desolate surface of Antarctica, phytoplankton are finding a niche.
Bacteria provide heart attack treatment
Implants containing cyanobacteria help produce oxygen within heart tissue to repair damage done after a heart attack.
Boosting nano-electricity from living microalgae
A new approach drastically improves the amount of energy harvested from microalgae for sustainable bioenergy.
A Plant-Inspired Approach for Early Fire Detection
A bioinspired fire detection system signals danger at the precombustion stage.
Carbon Going Green: Quantum Dot Enhanced Photosynthesis
By matching the absorption of chloroplasts, dual-wavelength-emitting carbon dots can enhance the efficiency of the biological photosynthetic system both in vivo and in vitro.
Lipid-Extracted Microalgal Biomass Waste for Biogas
To confront global warming, climate changes and a potential energy shortage, biodiesel has been receiving increasing interest as a substitute for diesel fuels in efforts to seek for sustainable development. Microalgae-derived biodiesel is a promising energy source.