The understanding of bacterial photosynthesis has advanced significantly because of the work of researchers from the University of Liverpool and their international partners. The complex structures of important photosynthetic protein complexes in purple bacteria. This revealed through the use of cutting-edge imaging techniques. This work could open the door for [...]
Researchers have long known that the Comamonadaceae, a common family of wastewater bacteria, can grow on the plastics present in metropolitan rivers and wastewater systems. However, until now, nothing was known about what these microorganisms do with the plastic. A pioneering study led by Northwestern University has revealed the processes [...]
Rice University researchers have developed an innovative way to produce covalent organic frameworks (COFs), a type of crystalline polymer noted for its potential to address crucial environmental concerns. COFs’ porous and adjustable molecular architectures make them suitable for gas trapping, water filtering, and speeding chemical reactions. This revolutionary technology could [...]
Sea Robins are fascinating organisms, distinguished in the marine world by their unusual combination of traits. These animals, sometimes known as “walking fish,” resemble birds with their wing-like fins and have crab-like legs. These legs, on the other hand, serve a much more sophisticated and distinct purpose than mobility. New [...]
Carbon capture and storage (CCS) is one of the crucial technologies for reducing global temperature rise to far below 2°C, ideally 1.5°C, compared to pre-industrial levels. However, a recent study performed by Chalmers University of Technology in Sweden and the University of Bergen in Norway predicts that without rapid expansion [...]
Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) has significant obstacles to agricultural productivity and food security. Climate change and inadequate infrastructure are among the challenges, as are conflict and restricted access to modern technology. However, new research from the University of Birmingham and the Ethiopian Institute of Agricultural Research suggests a viable road forward. [...]
Researchers at the University of Waterloo have developed a game-changing solar-powered desalination technology that could transform access to fresh water in coastal and island nations. The researchers developed a highly efficient technology that uses solar power to convert seawater into drinking water via evaporation. This breakthrough arrives at a critical [...]
Plant Stem cell research has long been the pioneer of medical science, with the potential to revolutionize therapies for various human ailments. Most people connect the term “stem cells” with humans or animals, however, a growing body of evidence indicates that plants also include stem cells. Plant stem cells may hold the secret to [...]
Scientists at the Fritz Haber Institute’s Interface Science Department found a revolutionary process for transforming carbon dioxide into ethanol. According to a significant paper published in Energy & Environmental Science recently. This development could lead to sustainable and economically viable alternatives to fossil fuels. As transforming Carbon Dioxide into ethanol [...]
The built environment, which includes buildings, highways, bridges, and other infrastructure, accounts for about 40% of embodied carbon. These emissions are a major source of climate change, prompting politicians and business leaders to focus on developing more energy-efficient structures. However, Ming Hu, Associate Dean for Research at the University of [...]
