Algae-based biofuels and products have been a dream for researchers and companies for several years, including for teams at ASU and the University of Arizona. In 2007, the Energy Independence and ...

“Boeing recognizes that algae biomass holds tremendous potential for use as jet fuel, and it fits into our plan to guide aviation toward commercially viable and sustainable fuel sources - fuels with ...

A group of scientists has discovered a species of algae that is capable of being selectively bred and could help create a renewable alternative to fossil fuels. Algae has already been used to produce ...

TORONTO - Scientists are making progress in harnessing electricity from algae in what could be a breakthrough in green-energy technology to combat climate change, although mass-market applications are ...

Daniel Kammen: From our analysis, probably the most interesting feature about algae is that it’s a wildcard. Algae might be a big player, but right now, it’ll take some breakthroughs for us to see ...

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Receive emails about upcoming NOVA programs and related content, as well as featured reporting about current events through a science lens. Kris Niyogi: Algae are a very diverse group of organisms ...

As the number of electronic devices grows, we’re going to have to get creative with our energy sources. Cambridge researchers have now demonstrated how an algae energy harvester can use sunlight to ...

Solazyme, a Bay Area startup that makes diesel fuel from algae, said Tuesday that it will work with oil giant Chevron Corp. to perfect its technology. The two companies revealed few details about ...

The first alternative fuel made from algae has gone on sale at four petrol stations in what advocates insist is the first wave in a tide of clean fuel that will hit the marketplace. "Today, at this ...

Michael Kanellos is editor at large at CNET News.com, where he covers hardware, research and development, start-ups and the tech industry overseas. Making fuel out of algae is one of those ideas that ...

BORCULO, NETHERLANDS — Set amid cornfields and cow pastures in eastern Holland is a shallow pool rapidly turning green with algae that is harvested for animal feed, skin treatments, biodegradable ...