The article "Photosynthesis Viewed in a Flash" covers how some people are using extremely fast photography to help better understand how plants convert sunlight into energy.
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/science/nature/7873294.stm
The current output of solar cells can only take in 10% of the energy that is there. Through this study scientists plan to increase the productivity of solar cells.
Will the extra energy produced by an improved solar cell be enough to make a major difference in solving future energy needs or will other resources like dams or windmills still be more efficient?
Tuesday, May 26, 2009
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