seaweed

CAPE COD BAY, Massachusetts : In Cape Cod Bay, 10-year-old Pilgrim and her calf skim the water's glassy surface alongside the Shearwater research vessel to feed on tiny crustaceans.The two are among the last surviving 340 or so North…

<!-- -->Vibrio bacteria can lead to brutal infections and even necrotizing fasciitisA giant stretch of seaweed creeping across the Atlantic Ocean toward Florida may contain deadly flesh-eating bacteria, a new study has found. The…

Seaweed: not so pleasant when it brushes against your leg while swimming, pretty smelly when it's washed ashore, and even smellier when your roommate roasts it in the oven late at night. To Amanda Swinimer, it's also part of her "office" …

The slimy, smelly mats of unsightly seaweed crowding beaches in Florida, Mexico and the Caribbean are already overwhelming picturesque tourist destinations — and it is likely to get even worse. The Great Atlantic Sargassum Belt, an…

Every winter, millions of Canadians head down to the Caribbean in search of sunshine, pristine beaches and crystal-clear waters. This year, however, tourists may have noticed something not-so-pleasant awaiting them on the beach: stinky,…

Scientists at the University of Sussex have successfully trialed new biodegradable health sensors that could change the way we experience personal healthcare and fitness monitoring technology. The team at Sussex have developed the new…

A University of Queensland-led study has shown that expanding global seaweed farming could go a long way to addressing the planet's food security, biodiversity loss and climate change challenges. PhD Candidate Scott Spillias, from UQ's…

Immunotherapies have improved outcomes of many patients with cancer, including melanoma. But these therapies work for only a subset of patients. Numerous studies are looking at improving responses, including research focusing on enhancing…

EXCLUSIVE: Finally a melatonin alternative? Seaweed pill slashes the time it takes to fall asleep and takes effect within weeksThe pills are made of a type of algae containing a nutrient called carotenoidsThese have an…

Researchers are using a natural material derived from seaweed to promote vascular cell growth, prevent blood clots and improve the performance of synthetic vascular grafts used in heart bypass surgery. The new approach, developed and tested…