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First step to converting solar energy using 'artificial leaf'

Chemistry / Biochemistry

created Jun 29, 2009 | popularity 4.7 / 5 (10) | comments 0

An international team of researchers has modified chlorophyll from an alga so that it resembles the extremely efficient light antennae of bacteria. The team was then able to determine the structure of these light antennae. ...


Scientists determine the structure of highly efficient light-harvesting molecules in green bacteria

Scientists determine the structure of highly efficient light-harvesting molecules in green bacteria

Biology / Biotechnology

created May 04, 2009 | popularity 5 / 5 (5) | comments 0

(PhysOrg.com) -- An international team of scientists has determined the structure of the chlorophyll molecules in green bacteria that are responsible for harvesting light energy. The team's results one day ...





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Surprising new species of light-harvesting bacterium discovered in Yellowstone

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created Jul 26, 2007 | popularity 4.5 / 5 (53) | comments 0

In the hot springs of Yellowstone National Park, a team of researchers has discovered a novel bacterium that transforms light into chemical energy.


Discovering a new life form in the hot springs of Yellowstone

Discovering a new life form in the hot springs of Yellowstone

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created Oct 13, 2008 | popularity 4.4 / 5 (9) | comments 0

Geysers, mud pots, steam vents and hot springs in the region now known as Yellowstone National Park awed American Indians and early European explorers. Now, two million tourists visit the park in northwestern ...



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