Photosynthesis
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Ocean's 'Twilight Zone' Traps Greenhouse GasA mysterious layer of the ocean seems to trap carbon, a new study shows.
By Live Science Staff Last updated
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Scientists uncover ancient source of oxygen that could have fueled life on early EarthChemical reactions in early Earth's crust may have provided oxygen to ancient microbes.
By Nicoletta Lanese Published
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Why is grass green?Here's why grass is green and not blue or purple.
By Jeanna Bryner Published
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Slowdown of Earth's spin caused an oxygen surgeBillions of years ago, a slowdown in Earth's rotation period lengthened days and offered photosynthesizing bacteria the chance to release more oxygen, transforming the planet.
By Mindy Weisberger Published
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This sea slug can chop off its head and grow an entire new body, twiceTwo species of sacoglossan sea slugs have been found to be able to sever their heads from their bodies and regrow a replacement by researchers in Japan.
By Harry Baker Published
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What if humans had photosynthetic skin?If humans had green skin, for instance, what if it granted us the ability to perform photosynthesis, which plants use to live off of sunlight?
By Charles Q. Choi Published
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Strange Forest 'Superorganism' Is Keeping This Vampire Tree AliveBy grafting their roots together in a hidden underground network, trees could be forming giant "superorganisms" that span entire forests.
By Brandon Specktor Published
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Vast Expanses of Rock on Earth's Surface May Act Like a Natural Solar PanelThey can turn light into electricity.
By Yasemin Saplakoglu Published
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Here's What Photosynthesis Sounds Like UnderwaterBy Laura Geggel Published
