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Poor nutrient food due to global warming
Biology

Poor nutrient food due to global warming

By 2050 there will be 150 million people worldwide are at risk of falling into protein deficiency directly related to the increase in CO2 in the atmosphere.

December 17, 2018
Detecting a bacterium that eats CO2
Biology

Detecting a bacterium that eats CO2

Clostridium thermocellum can disintegrate both cellulose (the type of organic compound commonly found in plants), turning them into usable biofuels without the need for…

December 17, 2018
How do carnivorous plants work?
Biology

How do carnivorous plants work?

Normally plants can create their own food source. They take carbon dioxide from the air, groundwater, underground minerals and photosynthesis from sunlight. However, the…

December 17, 2018
Ants can play the role of 'savior'
Biology

Ants can play the role of 'savior'

Researchers from Arizona State University said ants could prevent carbon dioxide from spreading into the atmosphere.

December 17, 2018