Scientists develop groundbreaking method to grow ultra-futuristic crop

Added on 21 March 2025

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Scientists develop groundbreaking method to grow ultra-futuristic crop

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ICELAND - In a futuristic indoor farm in Iceland powered by geothermal energy, scientists are growing microalgae, hoping it will become the next hot superfood on the market.

As BBC detailed, Iceland's Vaxa Technologies — a global food and climate tech company — believes it has huge potential to be an eco-friendly, nutritious food source for both humans and animals.

The microalgae grow in photobioreactors, small vessels that use artificial lights to help the organisms photosynthesize. The pink and purple hues of the LED lights may give the facility a futuristic vibe, but humans have eaten seaweed for thousands of years. Vaxa is simply putting a modern, energy-efficient spin on cultivating it.