A team of scientists have developed a method to effectively produce and extract plant-based oil from a common microalgae that, they claim, could be a ‘healthier and greener’ alternative to palm oil.

Compared to many traditional cooking oils, algae oil tends to be lower in saturated fat. Diets lower in saturated fat are often linked to better heart health and reduced risk of cardiovascular ...

For years now, scientists have been telling the world we are starting to run out of land to grow crops and raise farm animals, causing future food concerns. Researchers are now looking for different ...