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Stylized image of a young Arabidopsis leaf showing individual cells by Flavia Bossi

June 07, 2022

Breaking News

How Do Plants Know How Big To Grow?

Algae present an accessible vehicle for elucidating the genetic information that underpins photosynthesis. Image purchased from Shutterstock.

May 06, 2022

Breaking News

Can Algae Unlock The Secrets Of Photosynthesis?

3D projection of an Arabidopsis root tip. Credit: Dave Ehrhardt3D projection of an Arabidopsis root tip. Credit: Dave Ehrhardt — 3D projection of an Arabidopsis root tip. Credit: Dave Ehrhardt

May 03, 2022

Breaking News

Plant Cell Atlas Is Inspiring The Next Generation

Burlacot and his collaborators conducted their research using the photosynthetic alga Chlamydomonas reinhardtii. Microscopic image purchased from Shutterstock.

April 27, 2022

Breaking News

What Can Plants Learn From Algae?

Fisheye lens view of a forest and racing clouds overhead

March 08, 2022

Feature Story

New Faculty At Carnegie's Department Of Global Ecology Bring A Range Of Expertise

Nuclear towers photograph purchased from Shutterstock

February 14, 2022

Breaking News

Nuclear Power May Be The Key To Least-Cost, Zero-Emission Electricity Systems

Artist's conception of gut microbiome as slot machine by Navid Marvi, courtesy of the Carnegie Institution for Science

February 09, 2022

Breaking News

Your Microbiome Shapes Your Life. But Where Did It Come From?

Plant cells under a microscope

February 07, 2022

Breaking News

Elucidating Plants’ Survival Skills Could Save Humanity In A Changing Climate

Joe Berry

January 26, 2022

Awards

Joseph Berry Selected As AAAS Fellow

Chris Field, Founding Director of Carnegie Global Ecology

January 26, 2022

Awards

Chris Field Wins Japan Prize