Green Machines: The natural and artificial photosynthesis powering the planet

25/07/2022 55 min Temporada 1 Episodio 9
Green Machines: The natural and artificial photosynthesis powering the planet

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Episode Synopsis

What is photosynthesis? Oh, no big deal, just the key to life on Earth as we know it! Join me as I take a deep dive into this amazingly sophisticated chemical process. Hear fascinating details they didn't teach you in school and get a crash course on how natural photosynthesis inspires the development of renewable energy technologies that could someday replace all petroleum products.Featuring Jan F. Kern, from Berkeley Lab's Biosciences Area; and Joel Ager, from the Energy Sciences Area and an adjunct professor at UC Berkeley.Produced and hosted by Aliyah Kovner