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Scientists 'hack' photosynthesis and discover novel route for renewables - Interesting Engineering

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Scientists have 'hacked' the earliest stages of photosynthesis and discovered new ways to extract energy from the process, according to a new study.

The research could lead to new ways of generating clean fuel and renewable energy.

Why are scientists trying to hack photosynthesis?

Scientists have been trying to simulate photosynthesis - the natural machine that fuels most life on Earth - to produce clean fuels from sunshine and water to alleviate the climate problem.

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