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

Skoltech researchers and their colleagues have uncovered an intricate light manipulation mechanism likely used by microscopic ...

More recently, though, I’ve noticed that microalgae are popping up more and more, to the point that I started to wonder: What’s the big deal with these microscopic organisms? When I asked my own ...

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

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 ...

Microalgae are some of the most ancient and prolific life forms on our planet. These microscopic organisms are biological powerhouses—reproducing rapidly, they are energy-dense sources of renewable ...

"Microalgae grow incredibly fast, absorb CO 2 at a much higher rate than terrestrial plants, and don't compete for arable land, making them a viable option for sustainable carbon capture and ...

Hong Kong biotech start-up Geb Impact Technology is eyeing the rapidly growing plant-based food market as a sustainable supplier of microalgae-based protein to food manufacturers. As leading plant ...

Microalgae don’t directly produce biofuel – they produce lipids (fats). To make biofuel these fats must be converted through a process known as transesterification.