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Seeking Carbon-Capturing Bacteria Off a Remote Japanese Island
One hundred miles southwest of Tokyo, a volcanic island rises from the depths of the Philippine Sea…
A Citizen Science Project is Looking for Carbon-Capturing Microbes in Springs
The second iteration of The Extremophile Campaign is taking citizen scientists outside of their homes and into the wild, continuing the search for microbes that can advance carbon capture efforts and other climate solutions…
EARTH’S ANCIENT MICROBES OFFER LESSONS FOR A MORE LIVABLE FUTURE
The joint Two Frontiers Project and SeedLabs research team spotted Shikinejima Island from over a mile away, its volcanic landscape standing out sharply from the soft waves of the ocean…
Scientists are looking for CO2-gobbling microbes in extreme environments — like your home
How the microorganisms lurking in your dishwasher could turn out to be climate superstars...
CO2-DEVOURING BACTERIA DISCOVERED IN THE SEA OF SICILY
A cyanobacterium that sequesters CO2 on a scale never seen before has been discovered in volcanic seeps off the coast of Vulcano, Sicily. Its rate of incorporating carbon into its cells is “impressive,” according to the researchers who discovered it...
New cyanobacteria naturally captures carbon dioxide
Newly discovered cyanobacteria is nicknamed "Chonkus" which consumes carbon dioxide at a rapid rate...
Meet Chonkus, the mutant cyanobacteria that could help sink climate change
This hulking mutant of Synechococcus elongatus stores more carbon and sinks more quickly than other strains...
Introducing Chonkus: The Carbon-Devouring Algae That Sinks To The Ocean Floor
An international team of researchers discovered a bulky algae that absorbs CO2 and then quickly sinks to the ocean floor, dubbing this round and heavy find as the Chonkus...
Scientists found a new ally in the fight to clean up CO2 emissions: ‘Chonkus’
A newly discovered bacterium could help humans deal with climate change — if scientists can figure out how to crack open its DNA...
Citizen Scientists Might Find The Next Microbe That Can Fight Climate Change
Citizen scientists are checking their shower heads, dishwashers and microwaves for microbes that could advance technology that fights climate change…
New ‘Chonkus’ algae strain can help our planet – here’s how
New algae strain, nicknamed ‘Chonkus’ by scientists, could help to sequester carbon due to unique adaptations...
New' Carbon-Eating Cyanobacteria Could Help Sequester Ocean Carbon
Researchers have discovered a special strain of marine cyanobacteria that consume and store carbon dioxide at a rapid rate...
Scientists find CO2-eating algae strain, could help in ocean decarbonization
This strain sinks easily in water, making it an excellent candidate for carbon sequestration projects and the bioproduction of valuable commodities...
Meet Chonkus: The Algae That Eats Carbon and Sinks Like a Rock
Discovered near Italy’s volcanic coast, Chonkus could reshape our approach to carbon capture with its rapid growth and natural sedimentation...
Scientists say the slime in your dishwasher could unlock solution to global warming
Scientists have scoured the depths of the ocean and outer space for microbes to help slow global warming. They're now looking at a new and unlikely place - inside your home...
Scientists say the slime in your dishwasher could unlock a solution to global warming
Scientists have scoured the depths of the ocean and outer space for microbes to help slow global warming. They’re now looking at a new and unlikely place — inside your home...
From Microbiome to Macrobiome: Exploring Humanity’s Greatest Frontiers
The Two Frontiers Project leverages and explores life’s diversity and humanity’s greatest frontiers, the oceans and space. In this episode of the Climate Biotech Podcast, you’ll hear about how a very creative biologist combines his unique set of skills to translate his training from the microbiome in humans to the macrobiome in ecosystems...
13 projects that are making climate tech cool
Using bacteria to curb CO2 emissions, Seed Health and The Two Frontiers Project. Finalist for Fast Company’s 2024 World Changing Ideas Awards.
Seed Health and The Two Frontiers Project Join Forces to Tap 'Extreme' Microbes for Novel Solutions to the Climate Crisis
The initiative focuses on the discovery and application of microbes to enhance carbon sequestration, protect and restore vital ecosystems, and transform CO2 into sustainable products...
Volcanic bacteria eats CO2
Microbe Capable of Absorbing Carbon Dioxide Discovered on Vulcano Island...