System is designed to mimic key functions of the photosynthetic center in green plants to convert solar energy into chemical energy stored by hydrogen fuel

Columbia engineers find strong feedbacks between the atmosphere and vegetation that explain up to 30% of precipitation and surface radiation variance; study reveals large potential for improving seasonal weather predictions

Researchers reveal the family tree of the group of microorganisms responsible for 'inventing' the oxygen-producing photosynthesis that lets you breathe

Cell generated power for 13 straight days through symbiotic interactions of two types of bacteria

Researchers have uncovered powerful light-harvesting secrets of photosynthetic cryptophyte algae

ORNL scientists are studying the unique metabolic mechanisms that allow CAM plants to conserve water, with the goal of introducing water-saving traits into bioenergy and food crops

Berkeley Lab-led scientists illuminate protein as it splits water to create oxygen

Berkeley and Illinois researchers increase plant proteins that result in more efficient use of sunlight

"Added value" researchers have introduced into algae may make biofuels more commercially viable

Discovery could make water-splitting reaction cheaper, more efficient