Technology
Algae asphalt paves way for cleaner roads
The modern economy revolves around immense sources of ambient pollution: agriculture, personal cosmetics, building paint, or petrol cars. Today, scientists are drawing attention to yet another toxic emitter: asphalt. Asphalt on our roads and roofs continually releases toxic airborne particles,…
Researchers develop new method to create methanol fuel from sunlight and air
An international team of researchers from the University of Nottingham, University of Birmingham, University of Queensland and University of Ulm have taken a big step towards creating clean fuel from sunlight and air. Their research, published in Sustainable Energy &…
AAK partners with Checkerspot to develop new sustainable algae oil
Checkerspot, a biotechnology company and Certified B Corporation that makes renewable oils through fermentation of microalgae for performance products and food ingredients, and AAK, a global ingredient house specialized in plant-based fats and oils, today announced a joint development agreement…
Welcome, biodegradable microplastics
New research from scientists at the University of California San Diego and materials-science company Algenesis shows that their plant-based polymers biodegrade — even at the microplastic level — in under seven months. The paper, whose authors are all UC San…
Food technology innovator MeliBio advances precision fermentation capabilities
MeliBio’s enhanced fermentation capabilities will enable production of higher-functioning honey products and proteins, authentically matching those traditionally produced by bees. The company aims to ease the burden of production placed on honeybees, support the survival of native bee species, and…
Beekman 1802 unveils bioengineered vegan milk for skincare line
Beekman 1802 has developed the first vegan bio-milk in the beauty industry - a plant-based, reverse-engineered alternative to goat milk ushering in a new future of biotech skin care. This new Shine-Free range with vegan goat milk targets the needs…