The movement patterns of microscopic algae can be mapped in greater detail than ever before, giving new insights into ocean health, thanks to new technology developed at the University of Exeter. The ...
Credit: Shoji Takeuchi Research Group/University of Tokyo/Cover Images Scientists have created the tiniest chariot in the world, powered by microscopic algae. At the University of Tokyo, researchers ...
In context: Algae-powered micro-machines aren't entirely new. Previous research employed microrobots propelled by algae to deliver drugs for treating lung cancer and inflammatory bowel disease.