BioHub Project

There is still hope coming from our lovely seaweed..

Is Seaweed America's Next Cash Crop? Seaweed is an ingredient in everything from fertilizers to food products, and the demand for it has never been higher. Scientists say expanding the seaweed f...

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Chemical sunscreens can be highly toxic to human development, marine organisms and, most importantly, coral.
One more use of algae! Protect yourself and the environment.

UF scientists unveil new sunscreen made with algae - ALGAE WORLD NEWS Shinorine, the main substance in the sunscreen, is able to absorb UV-rays. This compound is safer than the current chemicals used in sunscreen, oxybenzone and octinoxate.

Tip of the day:

UPGRADE YOUR LIGHTS.

Changing light bulbs with compact fluorescent ones can save four times the amount of energy than a regular bulb. Energy-efficient CFLs can also last up to ten times longer than traditional ones. The light from these bulbs will give off light as bright as your old bulbs or brighter and save you money. Don’t forget to turn off lights when not in use. If you can get motion-sensitive lights, give them a try – they turn off when no more motion is detected. Also, if you like using outdoor lights go for the solar powered ones.