In a groundbreaking discovery, scientists have found a new use for ocean bacteria in battling climate change.
They have bolstered the bacteria's ability to capture and store carbon in the ocean, mitigating harmful greenhouse gas emissions.
Marine microorganisms, namely cyanobacteria, have been modified so that they can soak up CO2, the primary culprit driving global climate change.
The bacterium used, Prochlorococcus, is one of the most abundant photosynthetic organisms on the planet and is responsible for a significant portion of photosynthesis on Earth.
The re-engineered bacteria can absorb more CO2 even in conditions where there's less of the gas, and they store the carbon in their bodies instead of releasing it back into the environment.
This innovative line of research offers a unique approach to tackling excessive greenhouse gases in our atmosphere.
While more work is needed to ensure the safety and efficacy of this method, the preliminary findings offer a tantalising possibility in the combat against climate change. It also highlights the critical role nature can play in mitigating environmental issues.
A huge humpback whale briefly scooped a kayaker in its mouth in the seas off the coast of southern Chile before spitting him out unscathed in a dramatic incident caught on camera.
Monty the giant schnauzer won best in show at the Westminster Kennel Club dog show on Tuesday, finally taking the top prize after reaching the final round for the third consecutive year in the most prestigious dog show in the United States.
An Australian state lawmaker has changed his name to "Aussie Trump", in what he said was a protest against the country's ruling centre-left Labor Party.
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A number of horses are running amok in London and at least one person has been injured, with the army called in to help locate the animals, authorities in the British capital said on Wednesday.
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