A polar alga with lipid metabolism enzymes may prove useful harnessing algae for biodiesel production.
Understanding how microbes use cytochromes to generate electricity in biofilms.
Recent findings reveal that existing climate models overestimate scattering and absorption of sunlight by aerosols at altitudes between 6-10 kilometers.
Complex aerosol processes accurately captured in climate models with a new, minimal aerosol module.
NERSC helps researchers design new desalination technology.
Overcoming a fundamental dilemma in making polymers that combine strength and toughness with spontaneous healing capability.
New catalyst structures for fuel cells in vehicles improve activity and stability compared to commercial platinum counterparts.
Adding nanostructured regions to boost LED light output.
Current-carrying nanotubes heat up nearby materials but not themselves, indicating a new path to energy-efficient electronics.
Researchers have created an environmentally-friendly plastic coating that converts a wide range of electrical conductors into air-stable components for flexible, less expensive electronics.
New insights into the effect of light quality on bacterial metabolism and respiration.
New nanostructured electrodes have 10 times the charging speed and higher battery power.
