Breakthrough in photosynthesis helps adapt plants to rapid climate change
Scientists know that they can increase crop yields by accelerating photosynthesis, where plants convert CO2, water and light into oxygen.
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Joseph Shavit
Oct 18, 2021
Increasing CO2 levels in the atmosphere teaches old oaks new tricks
Mature oak trees will increase their rate of photosynthesis by up to a third in response to the raised CO2 levels around the world.
Joshua Shavit
Sep 29, 2021
Scientists synthesize 'food quality' starch from CO2 in global first
Chinese scientists recently reported a de novo route for artificial starch synthesis from carbon dioxide (CO2) for the first time.
Joshua Shavit
Aug 24, 2021
Turning artificial photosynthesis technology ventures from concept to reality
Korean researchers are striving to turn artificial photosynthesis technology into reality to achieve carbon neutrality or achieve net 0.
Joshua Shavit
Aug 4, 2021
A long day for microbes, and the rise of oxygen on Earth
A slowdown in the Earth's rotation could have affected the oxygen content of the atmosphere
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