Amazing Algae Technology with Marine Ecologist Dr. Alex Thomson

Travelling Science

How can algae be used to brew carbon negative beer? Or reduce methane emissions from livestock? Could Algae potentially capture and store carbon emissions? What about new biological plastics made from algae? Or Algal building materials? Perhaps Algae could even supply us with a sustainable source of crude oil? And most of us have probably forgotten that algae is already supplemented in various products that we use in our everyday lives. This conversation will open your eyes to the amazing world of algae, how it is already being used and how it could go on to combat climate change and improve our world in so many ways!
You can watch the video version of the podcast here: https://youtu.be/ed84SWDUsmQ
Dr. Alex Thomson is the Industry Engagement Manager for the Climate Change Cluster research institute at the University of Technology in Sydney (UTS). She is a former lecturer in the School of Life Sciences at UTS, marine ecologist, science communicator, and a Superstar of STEM!
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Links:
French Blue Beer
https://www.reuters.com/business/environment/sacrebleu-french-brewers-use-algae-make-blue-beer-2022-02-03/
Sea Weed Gin
https://thenewfoundlanddistillery.com/products/newfoundland-distillery-company-seaweed-gin-1
Dugong Grass
https://www.earthtouchnews.com/oceans/oceans/watch-dugong-gorges-itself-on-sea-grass-before-taking-a-nap-on-the-ocean-floor/
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Chapters

1. Travelling Science Intro (00:00:00)

2. Marine Ecologist Dr. Alex Thomson (00:00:40)

3. Making Beer Carbon Neutral (00:05:53)

4. A Sustainable Source of Crude Oil (00:10:06)

5. The Science of Algae (00:13:45)

6. How to Save the Planet (00:21:13)

7. Inspiration to Make Changes (00:26:22)

8. The Importance of Nature (00:28:55)

9. Listener Questions / Charity Donation (00:31:36)

10. The Lightning Round (00:36:56)

11. Final Words of Wisdom (00:40:12)

12. Bonus Secret Ending (00:41:54)