photosynthesis
Space Colonies: Artificial Photosynthesis May Be Key To Sustained Life Beyond Earth
Posted in Science on 28th Jun, 2023
by Alex Muller
The exploration of space and our future energy economy have a very similar long-term goal: sustainability. Artificial photosynthesis devices may well become a key part of realizing it.
New clues could help scientists harness the power of photosynthesis
Posted in Science on 9th Jul, 2016
by Alex Muller
"There is intense interest in creating artificial photosynthesis as an alternative energy source"
Chemists devise technology that could transform solar energy storage
Posted in Science on 21st Jun, 2015
by Alex Muller
A new technology developed by chemists at UCLA is capable of storing solar energy for up to several weeks.
Artificial photosynthesis may help to solve carbon emissions problem
Posted in Science on 18th Apr, 2015
by Alex Muller
A new system, made out of nanowires and bacteria, that can capture CO2 emissions before they are vented into the atmosphere.
To Feed the World, We May Need to Hack Photosynthesis
Posted in Science on 29th Mar, 2015
by Alex Muller
In the past decades, yield improvements have slowed as crops have reached their biological limits. If we are to continue hastening growth, crop breeding might not be enough.