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Scientists discover first algae that can fix nitrogen - Nature
WEBApr 11, 2024 · The discovery of the structure, called a nitroplast, in algae could bolster efforts to genetically engineer plants to convert, or ‘fix’, their own nitrogen, which could boost crop yields and ...
This marine alga is the first known eukaryote to pull ... - Science News
WEBApr 11, 2024 · The unicellular algae Braarudospharea bigelowii (shown here in a 1000x magnification) is the first eukaryote known to fix nitrogen, thanks to its nitroplast organelle (arrow). Tyler Coale. By...
New discovery reveals that ocean algae unexpectedly help cool …
WEBJun 11, 2024 · A common type of ocean algae plays a significant role in producing a massively abundant compound that helps cool the Earth's climate, new research has discovered.
Algae's surprising potential to help ease climate change worries
WEBOct 25, 2023 · The key to bringing global net-zero goals into reach may be algae, say researchers. Studies show impressive success of certain microalgae varieties to remove CO2 from the atmosphere then break it...
To help coral reefs survive bleaching, scientists speed evolution : NPR
WEBApr 17, 2024 · To buy reefs a little extra time, scientists are breeding both algae and corals to withstand more heat, speeding up the natural process of evolution. But with oceans heating up more rapidly than...
New discovery reveals unexpected ocean algae help cool Earth
WEBJun 11, 2024 · A common type of ocean algae plays a significant role in producing a massively abundant compound that helps cool the Earth's climate, new research has discovered.
Algae offer real potential as a renewable electricity source
WEBJun 11, 2024 · Algae offer real potential as a renewable electricity source. The need to transition away from fossil fuels to more sustainable energy production is critical. That's why a team of researchers is...
MIT engineers devise technology to prevent fouling in ... - MIT News
WEBApr 13, 2023 · A new, inexpensive technology can limit the buildup of algae on the walls of photobioreactors that can help convert carbon dioxide into useful products. Reducing this fouling avoids costly cleanouts and allows more photosynthesis to happen within tanks.
New algae species rewrites understanding of reef systems - Phys.org
WEBNov 6, 2023 · An international team of marine scientists, led by Griffith University, has identified and officially named four species of algae new to science, challenging previous taxonomical assumptions ...