Quantum mechanics plays a role in the process of photosynthesis. Engineers have long sought efficient ways to convert solar ...

Scientists study how tiny pigments in leaves use quantum mechanics to transfer energy efficiently for better solar panels.

Scientists have developed a sunlight-powered reactor that directly captures CO2 from the air and transforms it into ...

Researchers around the world are working on new technologies to capture carbon from the atmosphere, but many approaches fall short on one key metric: their ability to scale. Nature, however, has ...

Sweden is phasing out polluting airplanes and switching to electric aviation by 2030. Discover how this innovation will change air travel for good.

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Hugh O'Neill uses neutron beams at ORNL to study biological materials, potentially advancing biofuel production by ...

Monty wrote: "The grass will need mowing in March but do not cut it too short. Just give it a light trim for the rest of this ...

Have you ever wondered how often you should water your vegetable garden? Watering may seem straightforward, but there are ...

Hornworts, a group of small and often overlooked plants, may hold the key to revolutionizing agriculture and combating ...

Dotty Holcomb Doherty’s photography exhibit, "Photosynthesis: Portraits of the Wild," will run from Feb. 15 to March 15 at ...

Explore the surprising shift in Colorado forests as they begin releasing more carbon than they absorb, affecting climate ...