#Researchers uncover molecular architecture of natural photosynthetic machinery

“#Researchers uncover molecular architecture of natural photosynthetic machinery” Credit: CC0 Public Domain Biological membranes play important roles in shaping the cell, sensing the external environment, molecule transport, and generating energy for life. One of the most significant biological membranes are the thylakoid membranes produced in plants, algae and cyanobacteria, which carry out the light reactions…

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#Germany aims to make its EU presidency ‘climate neutral’

“#Germany aims to make its EU presidency ‘climate neutral’” German is aiming to make its six-month presidency of the European Union “climate neutral,” by organizing events in such a way as to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and offsetting any that can’t be avoided, officials said Monday. The Environment Ministry said the voluntary move builds on…

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#Kenya wildlife reserves threatened as tourists stay away

“#Kenya wildlife reserves threatened as tourists stay away” Maasai Mara’s entire reserve model is under threat In the majestic plains of the Maasai Mara, the coronavirus pandemic spells economic disaster for locals who earn a living from tourists coming to see Kenya’s abundant wildlife. Even before the virus arrived in Kenya mid-March, tourism revenues had…

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#Coronavirus masks, gloves polluting Europe’s rivers

“#Coronavirus masks, gloves polluting Europe’s rivers” Researchers found the kind of surgical gloves and disposable masks used to ward of COVID-19 along the banks and beaches of rivers across Europe Europe’s major rivers are littered with surgical masks and medical gloves discarded by people protecting themselves against coronavirus, scientists have reported. The rubbish adds to…

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