Seaweed, a nutrient-rich algae, is gaining popularity as a superfood. Rich in iodine, vitamins, and antioxidants, it supports thyroid function, provides essential nutrients, and may aid in weight loss ...

Fossils of some of the earliest relatives of modern-day seaweeds date back 1.6 billion years. Seaweeds have been exceptionally resilient organisms, outlasting the dinosaurs (which first appeared 230 ...

He was excited to study the then-relatively unexplored underwater field. Seaweeds, he noted, are some of the oldest multicellular organisms on Earth. “I asked my professor, ‘Where would be a good ...

They may not look like much when washed up on the beach, but seaweeds provide a vital underwater habitat. Professor Juliet Brodie is shedding light on the vast forests growing in our oceans. There are ...

For centuries, the Greeks, Egyptians, and Indians have harnessed the power of natural ingredients to enhance beauty and ...

Gamtae is one of South Korea's rarest seaweeds. For centuries, this earthy, sweet seaweed was mainly harvested and eaten raw by locals in the Seosan region. Today, thanks to the efforts of Ju ...

No gardener can match the perfection of beauty found in a rock pool. The many browns, greens and reds of the seaweeds are naturally arranged for greatest artistic effect and currents and small waves ...

She points out that seaweeds are a vital natural resource for the Falkland Islands. They are a key component of coastal eco-systems and a major contribution to primary production, providing the ...

Marine agriculture in the form of seaweed cultivation is swiftly evolving as an answer to global food security challenges. The green algal genus Ulva is ...