Joseph ShavitJan 1, 2023Researchers decode the secret language of photosynthesisWhen you get hungry, you grab a snack from your fridge or pantry. But what can plants do when they get hungry? They make it themselves!
Joseph ShavitNov 30, 2022Incredible biobatteries can generate power for weeksWatson College of Engineering has been working for years on biobatteries, which generate electricity through bacterial interaction.
Joseph ShavitSep 8, 2022Novel solar-powered greenhouses grow plants and generate power from the same lightPlants use light waves from only a portion of the spectrum for photosynthesis—the remainder can be recovered and used to make solar power.
Joseph ShavitSep 6, 2022Scientists discover how plants respond to climate change — and increase crop productivityPlants lengthen and bend to secure access to sunlight. Despite observing this phenomenon for centuries, scientists do not fully understand.
Joseph ShavitApr 28, 2022Breakthrough in photosynthesis helps adapt plants to rapid climate changeScientists know that they can increase crop yields by accelerating photosynthesis, where plants convert CO2, water and light into oxygen.
Joseph ShavitOct 18, 2021Increasing CO2 levels in the atmosphere teaches old oaks new tricksMature oak trees will increase their rate of photosynthesis by up to a third in response to the raised CO2 levels around the world.
Joseph ShavitSep 30, 2021New data suggests that life could exist on VenusPhotosynthesis could occur in Venus' clouds with the middle and lower clouds receiving solar energy similar to the Earth's surface.
Joshua ShavitSep 29, 2021Scientists synthesize 'food quality' starch from CO2 in global firstChinese scientists recently reported a de novo route for artificial starch synthesis from carbon dioxide (CO2) for the first time.
Joshua ShavitAug 24, 2021Turning artificial photosynthesis technology ventures from concept to realityKorean researchers are striving to turn artificial photosynthesis technology into reality to achieve carbon neutrality or achieve net 0.