This groundbreaking neurotechnology allows scientists to activate neurons with light, opening new frontiers in brain research ...

Evolution is biology's powerful method of engineering. It works by generating many variants of DNA, RNA, and proteins inside cells and letting nature "select" the organism that performs best. Early ...

Researchers have engineered one of the world's first yeast cells able to harness energy from light, expanding our understanding of the evolution of this trait -- and paving the way for advancements in ...

Light-absorbing carbonaceous aerosols (LACs), including black carbon (BC) and brown carbon (BrC), are among the most significant radiatively-active components in the Earth system. LACs play crucial ...

Sunlight provides the energy necessary for photosynthesis and growth, but it also exposes plants to harmful ultraviolet-B (UV ...

Scientists have unraveled the evolutionary journey of a unique type of photosynthesis that allows some bacteria to harness far-red light, a region beyond the visible spectrum. This discovery could ...