(Natural News) Scientists from Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey (RU) have exposed the mechanisms behind photosynthesis in diatoms, a major group of algae found in the oceans that produce 20 percent of the Earth’s oxygen. Their groundbreaking results, published in the journal Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, demonstrated that diatoms harness light using an active […]

(Natural News) Biofuel is seen as a promising alternative to fossil fuels, and researchers continue to search for more plant-based biofuel sources. A study published in the Turkish Journal of Agriculture and Forestry suggested cocklebur (Xanthium strumarium L.) seed oil as a promising alternative biodiesel source. Researchers from Bozok University in Turkey looked at the potential […]

(Natural News) Kudzu, also known as Japanese arrowroot, is a legume that produces hearty vines and biomass. This plant was exported from Japan in 1876 and was considered an ornamental plant, but was later heavily planted to help stop soil erosion. Kudzu is also a great survival plant. (h/t to Survivopedia.com) Biofuel Kudzu produces more […]

(Natural News) Researchers from Bozok University in Turkey examined whether cocklebur (Xanthium strumarium L.) seed oil could be used as an alternative biodiesel source. The team published their results in the Turkish Journal of Agriculture and Forestry. Renewable energy sources are used to reduce greenhouse gas emissions caused by fossil fuels. Among these energy sources, […]

(Natural News) Why should we depend on environmentally-harmful substances for fuel when we can get energy from nature itself? Researchers from Cornell University have found a way to turn the waste of Greek yogurt production into raw material for livestock feed ingredients and biofuel for jet planes. The study, published in the December 2017 issue […]

(Natural News) A recent study that was published on the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences website revealed a new way of producing ethanol without the need for corn or other crops, providing a new avenue for sustainable ethanol production. Vehicles in the United States run on a fuel blend consisting of 90 percent gasoline and 10 percent […]

(Natural News) According to a study, which was published in the journal Algal Research, feeding certain algae some plants can produce biofuel for your car. Data from the study, which involved researchers from the Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) and other partner institutions, revealed that a freshwater production strain of Auxenochlorella protothecoides (A. protothecoides) can degrade and use non-food plant substrates (e.g. switchgrass). Surprisingly, […]

(Natural News) Antioxidants have become one of the most popular buzzwords when it comes to human health, and for good reason: They protect the body from aging and inflammation, and can even help us with weight loss. However, a study published in the Australian Journal of Basic and Applied Sciences indicates that they could soon be used […]

(Natural News) Researchers have identified a new use for sugarcane bagasse: Serving as substrate material for valuable microalgae that will be turned into biodiesel. They reported that the agricultural waste material is able to improve the growth and amount of lipids in marine algae, which can then be converted into biofuel. The processing of sugarcane […]

(Natural News) Biofuel is seen as a promising alternative to fossil fuels when it comes to serving as a viable source of energy, and for good reason. It offers a number of tremendous benefits, not the least of which is the fact that it’s much more environmentally friendly than current standard fuels. For this reason, […]