Tuesday 11 August 2015

Keeping algae from stressing out

BIO FUEL
Keeping algae from stressing out
Washington DC (SPX) Aug 05, 2015 - While most people might know some algae as "pond scum," to the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), they are tiny organisms that could provide a source of sustainable fuels. Like plants, they can convert light into energy-rich chemical compounds; unlike plants, they require less space and don't need arable soil to grow. Some algae like Chlamydomonas reinhardtii (or "Chlamy," as it's known to i ... more


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