Algae-based Wound Dressings and Mayan Water Storage

Today, you’ll learn about how your next scrape might be healed using algae, what ancient Mayans can teach us about water conservation, and the skincare routines… of humpback whales 

Healing Algae 

• “Plasma tech transforms blue-green algae into wound-healing wonder.” by Paul McClure. 2023.  
• “Health Benefits of Blue-Green Algae: Prevention of Cardiovascular Disease and Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease.” by Chai Siah Ku, et al. 2013.  
• “Transforming Spirulina maxima Biomass into Ultrathin Bioactive Coatings Using an Atmospheric Plasma Jet: A New Approach to Healing of Infected Wounds.” by Tuyet Pham, et al. 2023.  

Mayan Reservoirs 

• Ancient Maya reservoirs, constructed wetlands, and future water needs.” by Lisa J. Lucero. 2023.  
• “Who were the Maya? Decoding the ancient civilization’s secrets.” by Erin Blakemore. 2022.  

Humpback Skincare 

• “What’s at Play: Humpback Whale Interaction with Seaweed Is a Global Phenomenon.” by Jan-Olaf Meynecke & Hilla Kela. 2023.  
• “Kelping is a ‘global phenomenon’ sweeping the world of humpback whales, scientists say.” by Sascha Pare. 2023.  
• “Humpback whales: Facts about the singers of the sea.” by Patrick Pester. 2023.  

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