Explorathon Research Lunch Bytes

Take a break and listen to talks about the latest research projects coming from the University of Aberdeen.

Author: University of Aberdeen

Take a break and listen to talks about the latest research projects coming from the University of Aberdeen. Hear from University of Aberdeen researchers, be informed of projects running right now and learn about their relevance to everyday life. This podcast series is being run as part of European Researchers' Night.
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Seaweed: the Marine Commodity
Episode 4
Friday, 24 September, 2021

A transcript for this podcast can be found online, here. This year is the Year of Scotland’s Coasts and Waters, marking the vital role our water courses play in our lives. Did you know that seaweed is vital ingredient for a variety of products including cosmetics, soil fertilizers, wastewater treatment and much more? Seaweeds play a vital role in the marine environment as well as in products. Join Dr Puja Kumari as she discusses the importance of seaweeds, what it can be used for, how research is finding new uses and its possible future role in contributing to carbon reduction efforts.