New solar cell generates hydrogen and electricity at the same timeIt's a double duty win for renewable energy.By R. England, 10.30.2018
Super-powered bacteria can harness light for fuels and plasticsResearchers gave the bacteria a more efficient method of photosynthesis.By M. Locklear, 08.22.2017
Light-sensitive bacteria could save you during a heart attackIf scientists can use them in humans, that is.By J. Fingas, 06.19.2017
Ultrafast lasers capture elusive photosynthesis reactionsThe process could lead to cheaper fuels made with artificial photosynthesis.By S. Dent, 12.26.2016
Dutch scientists' artificial leaf can create medicine anywhereEven future Mars residents could use it to make medicine on the red planet.By M. Moon, 12.22.2016
ICYMI: The balloon bot that can actually stand uprightBut looks like something you’d steal from a baby.By K. Davis, 11.22.2016
X-ray laser spots photosynthesis in real-life conditionsYou no longer have to freeze leaves to see one of the most vital chemical processes on Earth.By J. Fingas, 11.21.2016
Scientists turn CO2 into fuel with solar powerWhich could spell the end for traditional gasoline production.By D. Cooper, 08.01.2016
6Six technological breakthroughs inspired by natureMollusk shells have led to a high-impact glass design.By Inhabitat, 07.09.2016
ICYMI: Cellphone motor as mic and fuel from sunlightArtificial photosynthesis creates gas from sunlight, CO2 and water.By K. Davis, 06.09.2016
Artificial 'leaf' could beat real plants at converting sunlightWho knew that the future of energy would look so plant-like?By J. Fingas, 06.05.2016
Turning sunlight into clean fuel is now cheap and simpleWho needs plants when artificial photosynthesis is easy?By J. Fingas, 11.29.2015
Panasonic Photosynthesis System converts carbon dioxide to organic material with plant-like efficiencyBy Z. Honig, 07.31.2012
MIT professor touts first 'practical' artificial leaf, signs deal with Tata to show up real plantsBy C. Trout, 03.28.2011
Inhabitat's Week in Green: solar buildings, solar stadiums, and an algae-powered lampBy Inhabitat, 06.13.2010