The year is 2050. Agriculture happens in labs, as well as fields. And on the menu for dinner? Microalgae. That speculative future meal might not sound very appealing, but microalgae are packed with ...

As climate change and a growing global population strains our existing food supply, scientists are looking on land and at sea for innovative solutions. The team found that by changing the amount of ...

To save the world's fish stocks and oceans, scientists are racing to find better and sustainable ways to make healthy nutritional products such as Omega-3 fatty acids, biodiesel, aquaculture and ...

Algae. It's what's for dinner. This variation on the iconic US advertising slogan from the beef industry may sound funny, but it's no joke that the current agriculture system is a major source of ...

COMES TO MIND. BEACHES CLOSED, WATER OFF LIMITS, BUT ASK ALGAE ENTHUSIASTS ABOUT ITS POTENTIAL TO HELP US AND THE PLANET. AND THE ANSWER YOU GET MAY BE LIMITLESS. THE BENEFITS OF ALGAE ARE TOO SIMPLE ...

While greenhouses produce wastewater that may contain pollutants, microalgae-growing operations require a source of water – which is scarce in many regions. A new project aims to address both problems ...

Two Aston University researchers have produced high-quality biodiesel after ‘feeding’ and growing microalgae on leftover coffee grounds. Dr Vesna Najdanovic senior lecturer in chemical engineering and ...

A partnership is transforming tilapia and beer production waste into an innovative bioinput. This initiative promises to reduce Brazil’s dependence on fertilizer imports, lower costs for farmers, and ...

Researchers have produced high-quality biodiesel after 'feeding' and growing microalgae on leftover coffee grounds. Two Aston University researchers have produced high-quality biodiesel after 'feeding ...