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The unusual case of the amphibian that hosts living algae inside its own cells to harvest solar energy.
Nature
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Faced with lethal internal parasites, this mollusk severs its own head and survives for weeks without a heart using stolen solar energy.
Nature
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A biological discovery showed that spotted salamander embryos integrate living algae into their tissue to feed on light.
Nature
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Discover how Elysia chlorotica blurs the line between the animal and plant kingdoms by photosynthesizing.
Nature
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Discover how Lithops, the desert's 'living pebbles', mimic their rocky environment for extreme survival.
Science and technology
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A revolutionary material that promises to transform renewable energy generation, surpassing traditional silicon panels with versatility and high performance.
Science and technology
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Discover how these tiny semiconductor particles are transforming display technology, medicine, and solar energy with their amazing ability to emit custom light.
Science and technology
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Scientists aim to replicate the efficiency of plants to convert sunlight into clean energy, opening the door to a new energy era and the fight against climate change.
Science and technology
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A study published in the journal Nature in 2013 revealed that plants might be using a quantum phenomenon known as superp...
Nature
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Discover how entire ecosystems thrive in the abyssal darkness thanks to surprising chemistry that challenges solar dependence.