Seeker+'s video: Just Kidding Algae Is Freaking Awesome

Episode 3 of 3 Check us out on Soundcloud! https://soundcloud.com/dnewsplus Please Subscribe! http://bit.ly/28iQhYC Discovery GO - http://smart.link/57ae195b47796 Science GO - http://smart.link/57ae1a34dd168 Algae is slimy, gross and sometimes harmful, but there are plenty of algae that might be the key to saving the future of humanity! + + + + + + + + Previous Episode: Algae Or Humans: Which Will Destroy The Planet First?: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zVinUf1VlzI + + + + + + + + Spirulina: http://umm.edu/health/medical/altmed/supplement/spirulina "Spirulina is a type of blue-green algae that is rich in protein, vitamins, minerals, carotenoids, and antioxidants that can help protect cells from damage. It contains nutrients, including B complex vitamins, beta-carotene, vitamin E," Symbiosis in Algae: http://www.actforlibraries.org/symbiosis-in-algae/ "Algae are aquatic organisms that produce their own food from sunlight, carbon dioxide and water, through photosynthesis. They range in size from microscopic single-celled algae to the giant kelp, which can grow to over 60 m (200 ft) long. Most live free and independent lives, but some algae form symbiotic relationships." Zooxanthellae... What's That?: http://oceanservice.noaa.gov/education/kits/corals/coral02_zooxanthellae.html "Most reef-building corals contain photosynthetic algae, called zooxanthellae, that live in their tissues. The corals and algae have a mutualistic relationship." Sea slug has taken genes from algae it eats, allowing it to photosynthesize like a plant: http://phys.org/news/2015-02-sea-slug-genes-algae-photosynthesize.html "How a brilliant-green sea slug manages to live for months at a time "feeding" on sunlight, like a plant, is clarified in a recent study published in The Biological Bulletin." Spirulina: Nutrition Facts & Health Benefits: http://www.livescience.com/48853-spirulina-supplement-facts.html Spirulina is a microalgae that has been consumed for centuries due to its high nutritional value and supposed health benefits. Today, popular lifestyle personalities endorse Spirulina as a secret, potent "superfood," a "miracle from the sea." The Next Big Superfood Could Be Green And Slimy: http://www.businessinsider.com/algae-is-the-superfood-of-the-future-2014-6 "For most people, the thought of algae conjures up images of a smelly pond or a neglected fish tank. For others, it spells promise. 'Imagine our future living in cities where buildings are covered with photosynthetic membranes and vertical gardens, collecting the sun's energy and producing food and bioproducts for urban citizens,'" Algae as a Food Source for Humans: http://www.livestrong.com/article/458681-algae-as-a-food-source-for-humans/ "Edible algae, more commonly known as seaweed and collectively called sea vegetables, comes in a range of shapes, tastes and textures, and it's not just for wrapping sushi rolls." Can Algae Save the World -- Again?: http://www.planetforward.org/idea/can-algae-save-the-world-again "Can algae save the world again? The microscopic green plants cleaned up the earth's atmosphere millions of years ago and scientists hope they can do it now by helping remove greenhouse gases and create new oil reserves." Could algae save the world?: http://www.cnbc.com/2015/05/21/could-algae-save-the-world.html "It might be the bane of pools, lakes and rivers across the world, but for one Florida-based company, algae could be the next big thing when it comes to clean energy. Scientist and engineers at Algenol believe that their patented technology will enable the production of ethanol, gasoline, diesel and jet fuel for just $1.30 per gallon," Future humans with algae implants could breathe underwater: http://io9.gizmodo.com/5789151/future-humans-with-algae-implants-could-breathe-underwater "We know that viruses can invade an organism, and eventually wind up integrating into that organism's DNA permanently. Human DNA is packed with all the virus DNA we've absorbed over the past few hundred thousand years. But could other microbes do the same thing?" + + + + + + + + DNews Plus is built for enthusiastic science fans seeking out comprehensive conversations on the geeky topics they love. Host Trace Dominguez digs beyond the usual scope to deliver details, developments and opinions on advanced topics like AI, string theory and Mars exploration. DNews Plus is also offered as an audio podcast on Soundcloud. + + + + + + + + Trace Dominguez on Twitter https://twitter.com/TraceDominguez DNews on Facebook https://facebook.com/discoverynews DNews on Twitter http://twitter.com/DNews + + + + + + + +