A new cyanobacteria strain, ‘Chonkus,’ could play a role in carbon capture, thanks to its carbon-dense granules and unique adaptations.

AT Mangrove forest, Coastal Marine Biodiversity Centre, Airoli Creek ... These waters have become a resting ground for the ...

Marine chemistry is the study of the chemical composition and chemical processes of the world’s oceans. Some of the key processes studied are the cycling of: inorganic and organic carbon ...

Chonkus, a mutant strain of cyanobacteria seen here in a microscopy image, contains large white spots that appear to be carbon-dense granules. Those granules may explain why the cyanobacterium grows ...

Billions of years ago, Earth was home to extreme environments, including intense UV radiation, frequent volcanic eruptions, ...

Scientists have discovered Chonkus, a cyanobacteria strain that grows rapidly in CO2-rich water, offering potential climate solutions.

New novel algae strain, nicknamed 'Chonkus' by scientists, could help to sequester carbon due to unique adaptations ...

The quality of New York’s drinking water—and the complex system that delivers it to each New Yorker’s tap—has long been a source of pride for city officials and residents alike. Intricate aqueducts, ...

An international team of scientists (including experts from Harvard University) have described a carbon dioxide-hungry algae ...

Researchers have discovered a special strain of marine cyanobacteria that consume and store carbon dioxide at a rapid rate.