For science fiction geeks, remember that research into algae-produced fuels was the setting for Hal Clement's 1950s novel Needle. The idea has been around a lo

For science fiction geeks, remember that research into algae-produced fuels was the setting for Hal Clement's 1950s novel Needle. The idea has been around a long time. Admittedly, the actual research has been pretty sporadic, but there has actually been surprisingly little progress made.