Key factors in how some algae harness solar energy

ScienceDaily
Aug 13, 2019, 1:42 pm263 ptsTrending
Scientists have discovered how diatoms -- a type of alga that produce 20 percent of the Earth's oxygen -- harness solar energy for photosynthesis. The discovery could help lead to more efficient and affordable algae-based biofuels and combat climate change from fossil fuel burning.

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