Purple bacteria are a group of anoxygenic phototrophic ... complexes and reaction centers that play crucial roles in photosynthesis. Recent research has focused on understanding the intricate ...

In the shadow of Iceland’s largest geothermal power station, a large warehouse houses a hi-tech indoor farm of sorts that’s like nothing I’ve ever seen. Under a strange pink-purple glow, illuminated ...

Under a strange pink-purple glow, illuminated panels buzz and ... It also grows a type of bacteria called Arthospira, also known as blue-green algae, as it shares similar properties with microalgae.

For example, biological connections between the surface and deep waters can be rapid, with the nearly instantaneous seasonal transport of photosynthetic ... between marine bacteria and archaea ...

New research suggests Earth was once a purple planet. Early microbes used retinal, not chlorophyll, for photosynthesis.

Plants harness quantum physics to capture solar energy with near-perfect efficiency. Scientists are now exploring how to ...

The efficient conversion of solar energy into storable forms of chemical energy is the dream of many engineers. Nature found ...

It is a common gut bacteria that never normally sees the light of day, but now Chinese scientists have engineered E coli so that it can harness sunlight like a plant. Incorporating a custom ...

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 ...

Share on Pinterest Scientists are examining the link between bacteria in the mouth and neurodegenerative diseases such as dementia. Design by MNT; Photography by Henry Horenstein/Getty Images ...