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Entries from March 8th, 2010

Scientists unlock mystery in photosynthesis step

March 8th, 2010 · No Comments · Biology

A team of scientists from all over the world have been studying photosynthesis. These scientists are trying to figure out how photosynthesis works. They also have found out that photosynthesis produces cleaner fuel. Plants, algae, and cyanobacteria are things that produce this cleaner fuel. To figure this out, scientists had to a number of experiments. [...]

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New Energy Source from the Common Pea

March 8th, 2010 · No Comments · Biology, Chemistry

Did you know that we can produce new energy sources with peas? Yes the vegetable pea. Scientists created a solar energy device from a plant protein structure. Scientists looked at the most complicated membrane structure of the pea. Prof. Nelson suggested these crystals can be lit up and also used as a small battery charger or form the [...]

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