Photosynthesis : Science World Report

Apr 17, 2015 07:33 AM EDT

New Artificial Photosynthesis System with Nanowires May Change the Energy Industry

There have been some major advances in artificial photosynthesis.

Feb 06, 2015 06:32 AM EST

Emerald Green Sea Slug Steals Genes from Algae to Photosynthesize Like a Plant

A brilliant-green sea slug can manage to live for months at a time without swallowing a morsel. Instead, it lives off of sunlight, like a plant. Now, scientists have figured out exactly how this sea slug managed the extraordinary feat.

Jul 14, 2014 09:26 AM EDT

Vibrations Enhance Efficiency of Photosynthesis in Plant Leaves

Scientists are taking a closer look at photosynthesis with the help of short pulses of light and now, they've found out how vibrations can actually enhance the efficiency of this process.

Mar 31, 2014 11:35 PM EDT

Satellite Shows Highest Plant Productivity on Entire Planet in the U.S. Midwest Corn Belt

Data from satellite sensors show that during the Northern Hemisphere's growing season, the Midwest region of the United States boasts more photosynthetic activity than any other spot on Earth, according to NASA and university scientists.

Jan 17, 2014 06:43 PM EST

Quantum Mechanics Explains Efficiency of Photosynthesis

Light-gathering macromolecules in plant cells transfer energy by taking advantage of molecular vibrations whose physical descriptions have no equivalents in classical physics, according to the first unambiguous theoretical evidence of quantum effects in photosynthesis published today in the journal ...